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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,609.07, 71,423.61 and 18,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,609.07, 71,423.61 and 18,026.25 is: 27,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,609.07 : 71,423.61 = 18,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,609.07/71,423.61 = 18,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,609.07x = 71,423.61 × 18,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,609.07x = 1,287,499,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,499,849.76/47,609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,043.16

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