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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,163.96, 65,095.50 and 27,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,163.96, 65,095.50 and 27,034.34 is: 37,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,163.96 : 65,095.50 = 27,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,163.96/65,095.50 = 27,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,163.96x = 65,095.50 × 27,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,163.96x = 1,759,813,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,813,553.99/47,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,312.68

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