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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.13, 65,227.08 and 27,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.13, 65,227.08 and 27,126.67 is: 37,433.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.13 : 65,227.08 = 27,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.13/65,227.08 = 27,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.13x = 65,227.08 × 27,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.13x = 1,769,393,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,393,474.22/47,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.12

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