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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,267.63, 65,226.39 and 27,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,267.63, 65,226.39 and 27,126.17 is: 37,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,267.63 : 65,226.39 = 27,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,267.63/65,226.39 = 27,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,267.63x = 65,226.39 × 27,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,267.63x = 1,769,342,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,342,143.63/47,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.43

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