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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,159.83, 65,089.82 and 27,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,159.83, 65,089.82 and 27,030.21 is: 37,306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,159.83 : 65,089.82 = 27,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,159.83/65,089.82 = 27,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,159.83x = 65,089.82 × 27,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,159.83x = 1,759,391,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,391,136.89/47,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,306.98

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