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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,691.63, 71,537.85 and 18,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,691.63, 71,537.85 and 18,101.52 is: 27,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,691.63 : 71,537.85 = 18,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,691.63/71,537.85 = 18,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,691.63x = 71,537.85 × 18,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,691.63x = 1,294,943,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,943,822.53/47,691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,152.43

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