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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,436.66, 71,133.12 and 27,721.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,436.66, 71,133.12 and 27,721.26 is: 41,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,436.66 : 71,133.12 = 27,721.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,436.66/71,133.12 = 27,721.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,436.66x = 71,133.12 × 27,721.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,436.66x = 1,971,899,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,899,714.13/47,436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,569.11

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