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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,004.30, 70,569.02 and 27,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,004.30, 70,569.02 and 27,297 is: 40,981.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,004.30 : 70,569.02 = 27,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,004.30/70,569.02 = 27,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,004.30x = 70,569.02 × 27,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,004.30x = 1,926,322,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,322,607.18/47,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,981.84

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