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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,977.98, 71,949.68 and 20,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,977.98, 71,949.68 and 20,278.14 is: 30,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,977.98 : 71,949.68 = 20,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,977.98/71,949.68 = 20,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,977.98x = 71,949.68 × 20,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,977.98x = 1,459,005,684.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,005,684.00/47,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,409.90

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