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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,113.98, 65,020.92 and 26,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,113.98, 65,020.92 and 26,977.18 is: 37,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,113.98 : 65,020.92 = 26,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,113.98/65,020.92 = 26,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,113.98x = 65,020.92 × 26,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,113.98x = 1,754,081,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,081,062.61/47,113.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,230.59

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