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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,668.50, 71,521.58 and 18,094.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,668.50, 71,521.58 and 18,094.19 is: 27,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,668.50 : 71,521.58 = 18,094.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,668.50/71,521.58 = 18,094.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,668.50x = 71,521.58 × 18,094.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,668.50x = 1,294,124,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,124,700.01/47,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,148.43

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