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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,687.70, 71,509.95 and 18,095.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,687.70, 71,509.95 and 18,095.70 is: 27,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,687.70 : 71,509.95 = 18,095.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,687.70/71,509.95 = 18,095.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,687.70x = 71,509.95 × 18,095.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,687.70x = 1,294,022,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,022,602.22/47,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,135.35

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