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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,751.73, 71,658.68 and 18,169.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,751.73, 71,658.68 and 18,169.81 is: 27,266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,751.73 : 71,658.68 = 18,169.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,751.73/71,658.68 = 18,169.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,751.73x = 71,658.68 × 18,169.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,751.73x = 1,302,024,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,024,509.60/47,751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,266.54

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