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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,711.70, 71,567.55 and 27,980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,711.70, 71,567.55 and 27,980.10 is: 41,970.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,711.70 : 71,567.55 = 27,980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,711.70/71,567.55 = 27,980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,711.70x = 71,567.55 × 27,980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,711.70x = 2,002,467,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,467,205.76/47,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,970.15

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