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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,731.06, 71,586.69 and 18,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,731.06, 71,586.69 and 18,138.52 is: 27,204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,731.06 : 71,586.69 = 18,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,731.06/71,586.69 = 18,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,731.06x = 71,586.69 × 18,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,731.06x = 1,298,476,608.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,476,608.30/47,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,204.02

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