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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,737.74, 71,606.64 and 18,148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,737.74, 71,606.64 and 18,148.74 is: 27,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,737.74 : 71,606.64 = 18,148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,737.74/71,606.64 = 18,148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,737.74x = 71,606.64 × 18,148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,737.74x = 1,299,570,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,570,291.63/47,737.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,223.12

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