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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,297.04, 65,259.72 and 27,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,297.04, 65,259.72 and 27,149.64 is: 37,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,297.04 : 65,259.72 = 27,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,297.04/65,259.72 = 27,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,297.04x = 65,259.72 × 27,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,297.04x = 1,771,777,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,777,904.50/47,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,460.65

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