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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,279.69, 59,726.97 and 27,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,279.69, 59,726.97 and 27,147.68 is: 37,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,279.69 : 59,726.97 = 27,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,279.69/59,726.97 = 27,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,279.69x = 59,726.97 × 27,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,279.69x = 1,621,448,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,448,384.29/43,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,464.42

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