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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,996.03, 71,995.86 and 18,416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,996.03, 71,995.86 and 18,416.85 is: 27,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,996.03 : 71,995.86 = 18,416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,996.03/71,995.86 = 18,416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,996.03x = 71,995.86 × 18,416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,996.03x = 1,325,936,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,936,954.24/47,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,625.97

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