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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,767.22, 71,651.50 and 18,186.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,767.22, 71,651.50 and 18,186.67 is: 27,280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,767.22 : 71,651.50 = 18,186.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,767.22/71,651.50 = 18,186.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,767.22x = 71,651.50 × 18,186.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,767.22x = 1,303,101,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,101,736.31/47,767.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.25

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