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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,777.55, 71,674.94 and 19,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,777.55, 71,674.94 and 19,682.27 is: 29,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,777.55 : 71,674.94 = 19,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,777.55/71,674.94 = 19,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,777.55x = 71,674.94 × 19,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,777.55x = 1,410,725,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,725,370.21/47,777.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,526.95

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