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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,041.76, 64,912.26 and 27,914.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,041.76, 64,912.26 and 27,914.66 is: 38,519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,041.76 : 64,912.26 = 27,914.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,041.76/64,912.26 = 27,914.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,041.76x = 64,912.26 × 27,914.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,041.76x = 1,812,003,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,003,667.73/47,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,519.04

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