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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,410.59, 65,429.41 and 27,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,410.59, 65,429.41 and 27,273.18 is: 37,638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,410.59 : 65,429.41 = 27,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,410.59/65,429.41 = 27,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,410.59x = 65,429.41 × 27,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,410.59x = 1,784,467,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,467,749.08/47,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,638.59

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