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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,463.76, 65,492.96 and 27,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,463.76, 65,492.96 and 27,046 is: 37,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,463.76 : 65,492.96 = 27,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,463.76/65,492.96 = 27,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,463.76x = 65,492.96 × 27,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,463.76x = 1,771,322,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,322,596.16/47,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,319.47

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