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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,007.27, 64,872.90 and 31,064.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,007.27, 64,872.90 and 31,064.04 is: 42,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,007.27 : 64,872.90 = 31,064.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,007.27/64,872.90 = 31,064.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,007.27x = 64,872.90 × 31,064.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,007.27x = 2,015,214,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,214,360.52/47,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,870.27

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