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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.84, 71,524.01 and 18,106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.84, 71,524.01 and 18,106.54 is: 27,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.84 : 71,524.01 = 18,106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.84/71,524.01 = 18,106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.84x = 71,524.01 × 18,106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.84x = 1,295,052,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,052,214.48/47,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,170.54

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