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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,161.46, 65,092.06 and 27,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,161.46, 65,092.06 and 27,031.84 is: 37,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,161.46 : 65,092.06 = 27,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,161.46/65,092.06 = 27,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,161.46x = 65,092.06 × 27,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,161.46x = 1,759,557,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,557,825.73/47,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,309.23

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