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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,767.46, 65,913.85 and 27,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,767.46, 65,913.85 and 27,621.29 is: 38,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,767.46 : 65,913.85 = 27,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,767.46/65,913.85 = 27,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,767.46x = 65,913.85 × 27,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,767.46x = 1,820,625,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,625,565.87/47,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,114.35

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