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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.87, 71,497.24 and 18,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.87, 71,497.24 and 18,082.66 is: 27,123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.87 : 71,497.24 = 18,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.87/71,497.24 = 18,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.87x = 71,497.24 × 18,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.87x = 1,292,860,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,860,017.48/47,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,123.96

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