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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,966.76, 71,909.11 and 18,405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,966.76, 71,909.11 and 18,405.81 is: 27,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,966.76 : 71,909.11 = 18,405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,966.76/71,909.11 = 18,405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,966.76x = 71,909.11 × 18,405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,966.76x = 1,323,545,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,545,415.93/47,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.97

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