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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,623.68, 71,408.07 and 18,022.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,623.68, 71,408.07 and 18,022.59 is: 27,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,623.68 : 71,408.07 = 18,022.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,623.68/71,408.07 = 18,022.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,623.68x = 71,408.07 × 18,022.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,623.68x = 1,286,958,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,958,368.30/47,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,023.50

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