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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,764.08, 71,599.80 and 18,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,764.08, 71,599.80 and 18,173.52 is: 27,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,764.08 : 71,599.80 = 18,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,764.08/71,599.80 = 18,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,764.08x = 71,599.80 × 18,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,764.08x = 1,301,220,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,220,397.30/47,764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,242.66

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