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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,189.22, 65,122.67 and 27,049.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,189.22, 65,122.67 and 27,049.91 is: 37,329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,189.22 : 65,122.67 = 27,049.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,189.22/65,122.67 = 27,049.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,189.22x = 65,122.67 × 27,049.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,189.22x = 1,761,562,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,562,524.33/47,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,329.77

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