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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,706.54, 71,587.96 and 18,149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,706.54, 71,587.96 and 18,149.24 is: 27,234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,706.54 : 71,587.96 = 18,149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,706.54/71,587.96 = 18,149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,706.54x = 71,587.96 × 18,149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,706.54x = 1,299,267,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,267,067.15/47,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,234.57

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