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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,533.59, 71,355.60 and 27,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,533.59, 71,355.60 and 27,826.29 is: 41,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,533.59 : 71,355.60 = 27,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,533.59/71,355.60 = 27,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,533.59x = 71,355.60 × 27,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,533.59x = 1,985,561,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,561,618.72/47,533.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,771.76

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