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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,674.17, 71,468.73 and 18,071.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,674.17, 71,468.73 and 18,071.91 is: 27,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,674.17 : 71,468.73 = 18,071.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,674.17/71,468.73 = 18,071.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,674.17x = 71,468.73 × 18,071.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,674.17x = 1,291,576,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,576,456.37/47,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,091.74

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