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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,289.97, 65,262.41 and 27,146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,289.97, 65,262.41 and 27,146.53 is: 37,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,289.97 : 65,262.41 = 27,146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,289.97/65,262.41 = 27,146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,289.97x = 65,262.41 × 27,146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,289.97x = 1,771,647,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,647,970.94/47,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,463.50

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