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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,695.77, 71,553.78 and 18,112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,695.77, 71,553.78 and 18,112.95 is: 27,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,695.77 : 71,553.78 = 18,112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,695.77/71,553.78 = 18,112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,695.77x = 71,553.78 × 18,112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,695.77x = 1,296,050,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,050,039.45/47,695.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,173.27

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