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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,739.24, 71,598.06 and 18,146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,739.24, 71,598.06 and 18,146.52 is: 27,215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,739.24 : 71,598.06 = 18,146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,739.24/71,598.06 = 18,146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,739.24x = 71,598.06 × 18,146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,739.24x = 1,299,255,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,255,627.75/47,739.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,215.67

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