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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,189.12, 65,123.66 and 27,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,189.12, 65,123.66 and 27,049.34 is: 37,329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,189.12 : 65,123.66 = 27,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,189.12/65,123.66 = 27,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,189.12x = 65,123.66 × 27,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,189.12x = 1,761,551,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,551,560.52/47,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,329.62

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