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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,778.60, 71,569.35 and 27,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,778.60, 71,569.35 and 27,997.20 is: 41,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,778.60 : 71,569.35 = 27,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,778.60/71,569.35 = 27,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,778.60x = 71,569.35 × 27,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,778.60x = 2,003,741,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,741,405.82/47,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,938.05

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