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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,750.98, 71,657.57 and 18,169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,750.98, 71,657.57 and 18,169.06 is: 27,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,750.98 : 71,657.57 = 18,169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,750.98/71,657.57 = 18,169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,750.98x = 71,657.57 × 18,169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,750.98x = 1,301,950,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,950,688.78/47,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,265.42

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