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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,902.41, 71,853.62 and 18,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,902.41, 71,853.62 and 18,329.31 is: 27,493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,902.41 : 71,853.62 = 18,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,902.41/71,853.62 = 18,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,902.41x = 71,853.62 × 18,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,902.41x = 1,317,027,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,027,183.96/47,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,493.97

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