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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,808.63, 71,690.67 and 18,207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,808.63, 71,690.67 and 18,207.99 is: 27,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,808.63 : 71,690.67 = 18,207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,808.63/71,690.67 = 18,207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,808.63x = 71,690.67 × 18,207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,808.63x = 1,305,343,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,343,002.45/47,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,303.50

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