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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,652.88, 71,469.60 and 18,060.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,652.88, 71,469.60 and 18,060.52 is: 27,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,652.88 : 71,469.60 = 18,060.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,652.88/71,469.60 = 18,060.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,652.88x = 71,469.60 × 18,060.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,652.88x = 1,290,778,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,778,140.19/47,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,087.10

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