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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,013.30, 70,582.52 and 27,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,013.30, 70,582.52 and 27,306 is: 40,995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,013.30 : 70,582.52 = 27,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,013.30/70,582.52 = 27,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,013.30x = 70,582.52 × 27,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,013.30x = 1,927,326,359.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,326,359.39/47,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,995.34

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