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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.40, 71,507.52 and 18,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.40, 71,507.52 and 18,081.84 is: 27,127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.40 : 71,507.52 = 18,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.40/71,507.52 = 18,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.40x = 71,507.52 × 18,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.40x = 1,292,987,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,987,535.44/47,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,127.47

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