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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,691.62, 71,537.44 and 18,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,691.62, 71,537.44 and 18,109.48 is: 27,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,691.62 : 71,537.44 = 18,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,691.62/71,537.44 = 18,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,691.62x = 71,537.44 × 18,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,691.62x = 1,295,505,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,505,838.93/47,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,164.22

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