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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,155.74, 65,069.46 and 27,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,155.74, 65,069.46 and 27,011.41 is: 37,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,155.74 : 65,069.46 = 27,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,155.74/65,069.46 = 27,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,155.74x = 65,069.46 × 27,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,155.74x = 1,757,617,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,617,862.54/47,155.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.62

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