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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,085, 64,983.06 and 27,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,085, 64,983.06 and 27,213 is: 37,557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,085 : 64,983.06 = 27,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,085/64,983.06 = 27,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,085x = 64,983.06 × 27,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,085x = 1,768,384,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,384,011.78/47,085
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,557.27

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