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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,223.06, 70,757.61 and 27,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,223.06, 70,757.61 and 27,518.22 is: 41,232.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,223.06 : 70,757.61 = 27,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,223.06/70,757.61 = 27,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,223.06x = 70,757.61 × 27,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,223.06x = 1,947,123,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,123,478.65/47,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,232.47

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