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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,171.26, 65,105.64 and 27,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,171.26, 65,105.64 and 27,041.66 is: 37,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,171.26 : 65,105.64 = 27,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,171.26/65,105.64 = 27,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,171.26x = 65,105.64 × 27,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,171.26x = 1,760,564,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,564,255.43/47,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,322.82

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