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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,298.99, 65,269.76 and 27,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,298.99, 65,269.76 and 27,151.47 is: 37,467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,298.99 : 65,269.76 = 27,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,298.99/65,269.76 = 27,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,298.99x = 65,269.76 × 27,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,298.99x = 1,772,169,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,169,794.79/47,298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.39

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