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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,373.76, 65,355.28 and 27,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,373.76, 65,355.28 and 27,226 is: 37,560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,373.76 : 65,355.28 = 27,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,373.76/65,355.28 = 27,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,373.76x = 65,355.28 × 27,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,373.76x = 1,779,362,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,362,853.28/47,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,560.09

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