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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.77, 65,261.48 and 27,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.77, 65,261.48 and 27,149.14 is: 37,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.77 : 65,261.48 = 27,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.77/65,261.48 = 27,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.77x = 65,261.48 × 27,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.77x = 1,771,793,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,793,002.96/47,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,464.35

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