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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669, 71,522.33 and 18,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669, 71,522.33 and 18,094.69 is: 27,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669 : 71,522.33 = 18,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669/71,522.33 = 18,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669x = 71,522.33 × 18,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669x = 1,294,174,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,174,031.82/47,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.18

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