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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,439.92, 65,466.96 and 27,021.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,439.92, 65,466.96 and 27,021.97 is: 37,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,439.92 : 65,466.96 = 27,021.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,439.92/65,466.96 = 27,021.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,439.92x = 65,466.96 × 27,021.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,439.92x = 1,769,046,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,046,399.61/47,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,290.25

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