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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,767.25, 71,651.51 and 18,186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,767.25, 71,651.51 and 18,186.71 is: 27,280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,767.25 : 71,651.51 = 18,186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,767.25/71,651.51 = 18,186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,767.25x = 71,651.51 × 18,186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,767.25x = 1,303,104,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,104,784.24/47,767.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,280.30

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