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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,759.22, 71,540.38 and 27,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,759.22, 71,540.38 and 27,977.81 is: 41,909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,759.22 : 71,540.38 = 27,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,759.22/71,540.38 = 27,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,759.22x = 71,540.38 × 27,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,759.22x = 2,001,542,836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,542,836.24/47,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,909.04

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