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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,050.91, 64,913.51 and 27,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,050.91, 64,913.51 and 27,916.08 is: 38,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,050.91 : 64,913.51 = 27,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,050.91/64,913.51 = 27,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,050.91x = 64,913.51 × 27,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,050.91x = 1,812,130,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,130,598.66/47,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,514.25

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