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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,481.56, 71,277.32 and 27,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,481.56, 71,277.32 and 27,774.26 is: 41,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,481.56 : 71,277.32 = 27,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,481.56/71,277.32 = 27,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,481.56x = 71,277.32 × 27,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,481.56x = 1,979,674,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,674,530.83/47,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,693.55

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