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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669.39, 71,522.89 and 18,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669.39, 71,522.89 and 18,095.07 is: 27,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669.39 : 71,522.89 = 18,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669.39/71,522.89 = 18,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669.39x = 71,522.89 × 18,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669.39x = 1,294,211,701.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,211,701.15/47,669.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,149.75

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