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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,695.24, 71,542.86 and 18,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,695.24, 71,542.86 and 18,106.06 is: 27,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,695.24 : 71,542.86 = 18,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,695.24/71,542.86 = 18,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,695.24x = 71,542.86 × 18,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,695.24x = 1,295,359,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,359,315.73/47,695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,159.09

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