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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,076, 64,970.64 and 27,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,076, 64,970.64 and 27,204 is: 37,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,076 : 64,970.64 = 27,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,076/64,970.64 = 27,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,076x = 64,970.64 × 27,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,076x = 1,767,461,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,461,290.56/47,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.85

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