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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,407.84, 65,423.44 and 27,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,407.84, 65,423.44 and 27,265.12 is: 37,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,407.84 : 65,423.44 = 27,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,407.84/65,423.44 = 27,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,407.84x = 65,423.44 × 27,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,407.84x = 1,783,777,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,777,942.41/47,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.22

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