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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.58, 65,153.55 and 38,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.58, 65,153.55 and 38,727.28 is: 53,394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.58 : 65,153.55 = 38,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.58/65,153.55 = 38,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.58x = 65,153.55 × 38,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.58x = 2,523,219,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,219,773.84/47,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,394.04

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