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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,127, 65,002.56 and 32,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,127, 65,002.56 and 32,011.20 is: 44,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,127 : 65,002.56 = 32,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,127/65,002.56 = 32,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,127x = 65,002.56 × 32,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,127x = 2,080,809,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,809,948.67/47,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,153.24

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