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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,626.38, 65,712.94 and 27,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,626.38, 65,712.94 and 27,203.24 is: 37,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,626.38 : 65,712.94 = 27,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,626.38/65,712.94 = 27,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,626.38x = 65,712.94 × 27,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,626.38x = 1,787,604,974.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,604,974.20/47,626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,533.92

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