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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,050.80, 70,553.52 and 27,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,050.80, 70,553.52 and 27,335 is: 40,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,050.80 : 70,553.52 = 27,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,050.80/70,553.52 = 27,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,050.80x = 70,553.52 × 27,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,050.80x = 1,928,580,469.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,580,469.20/47,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,989.32

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