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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,497.59, 71,301.60 and 27,790.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,497.59, 71,301.60 and 27,790.29 is: 41,717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,497.59 : 71,301.60 = 27,790.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,497.59/71,301.60 = 27,790.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,497.59x = 71,301.60 × 27,790.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,497.59x = 1,981,492,141.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,492,141.46/47,497.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,717.74

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