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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,116.27, 65,009.95 and 27,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,116.27, 65,009.95 and 27,994.60 is: 38,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,116.27 : 65,009.95 = 27,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,116.27/65,009.95 = 27,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,116.27x = 65,009.95 × 27,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,116.27x = 1,819,927,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,927,546.27/47,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,626.31

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