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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,195.28, 65,131.02 and 27,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,195.28, 65,131.02 and 27,055.98 is: 37,338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,195.28 : 65,131.02 = 27,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,195.28/65,131.02 = 27,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,195.28x = 65,131.02 × 27,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,195.28x = 1,762,183,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,183,574.50/47,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,338.13

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