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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,675.70, 71,491.95 and 18,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,675.70, 71,491.95 and 18,083.70 is: 27,117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,675.70 : 71,491.95 = 18,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,675.70/71,491.95 = 18,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,675.70x = 71,491.95 × 18,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,675.70x = 1,292,838,976.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,838,976.22/47,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,117.36

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