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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,673.28, 71,482.23 and 18,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,673.28, 71,482.23 and 18,074.97 is: 27,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,673.28 : 71,482.23 = 18,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,673.28/71,482.23 = 18,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,673.28x = 71,482.23 × 18,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,673.28x = 1,292,039,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,039,440.08/47,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,101.96

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