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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,299.54, 65,274.94 and 28,176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,299.54, 65,274.94 and 28,176.70 is: 38,884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,299.54 : 65,274.94 = 28,176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,299.54/65,274.94 = 28,176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,299.54x = 65,274.94 × 28,176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,299.54x = 1,839,232,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,232,401.90/47,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,884.78

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