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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,289.72, 65,262.06 and 27,146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,289.72, 65,262.06 and 27,146.28 is: 37,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,289.72 : 65,262.06 = 27,146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,289.72/65,262.06 = 27,146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,289.72x = 65,262.06 × 27,146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,289.72x = 1,771,622,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,622,154.14/47,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,463.16

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