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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,849.82, 66,029.94 and 27,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,849.82, 66,029.94 and 27,705.26 is: 38,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,849.82 : 66,029.94 = 27,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,849.82/66,029.94 = 27,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,849.82x = 66,029.94 × 27,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,849.82x = 1,829,376,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,376,655.48/47,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,231.63

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