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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,222.31, 70,756.49 and 27,517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,222.31, 70,756.49 and 27,517.47 is: 41,231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,222.31 : 70,756.49 = 27,517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,222.31/70,756.49 = 27,517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,222.31x = 70,756.49 × 27,517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,222.31x = 1,947,039,453.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,039,453.29/47,222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,231.35

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