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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,925.41, 71,888.72 and 18,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,925.41, 71,888.72 and 18,346.23 is: 27,519.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,925.41 : 71,888.72 = 18,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,925.41/71,888.72 = 18,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,925.41x = 71,888.72 × 18,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,925.41x = 1,318,886,899.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,886,899.79/47,925.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,519.58

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