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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,267.84, 65,226.93 and 27,122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,267.84, 65,226.93 and 27,122.78 is: 37,427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,267.84 : 65,226.93 = 27,122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,267.84/65,226.93 = 27,122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,267.84x = 65,226.93 × 27,122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,267.84x = 1,769,135,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,135,672.47/47,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,427.89

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