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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,268.62, 65,227.78 and 27,127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,268.62, 65,227.78 and 27,127.16 is: 37,433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,268.62 : 65,227.78 = 27,127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,268.62/65,227.78 = 27,127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,268.62x = 65,227.78 × 27,127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,268.62x = 1,769,444,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,444,424.50/47,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,433.81

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