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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,626.59, 65,727.68 and 27,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,626.59, 65,727.68 and 27,487.16 is: 37,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,626.59 : 65,727.68 = 27,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,626.59/65,727.68 = 27,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,626.59x = 65,727.68 × 27,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,626.59x = 1,806,666,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,666,790.51/47,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,933.99

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