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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,106.86, 65,011.08 and 26,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,106.86, 65,011.08 and 26,970.06 is: 37,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,106.86 : 65,011.08 = 26,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,106.86/65,011.08 = 26,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,106.86x = 65,011.08 × 26,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,106.86x = 1,753,352,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,352,403.21/47,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,220.75

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