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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,176.83, 65,104.52 and 27,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,176.83, 65,104.52 and 27,033.27 is: 37,306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,176.83 : 65,104.52 = 27,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,176.83/65,104.52 = 27,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,176.83x = 65,104.52 × 27,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,176.83x = 1,759,987,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,987,932.21/47,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,306.19

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