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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,966.52, 71,908.74 and 18,405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,966.52, 71,908.74 and 18,405.57 is: 27,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,966.52 : 71,908.74 = 18,405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,966.52/71,908.74 = 18,405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,966.52x = 71,908.74 × 18,405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,966.52x = 1,323,521,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,521,347.68/47,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.61

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