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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,261.64, 65,220.36 and 27,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,261.64, 65,220.36 and 27,118.08 is: 37,422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,261.64 : 65,220.36 = 27,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,261.64/65,220.36 = 27,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,261.64x = 65,220.36 × 27,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,261.64x = 1,768,650,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,650,940.11/47,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,422.55

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