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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,199.52, 65,124.88 and 27,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,199.52, 65,124.88 and 27,316 is: 37,690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,199.52 : 65,124.88 = 27,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,199.52/65,124.88 = 27,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,199.52x = 65,124.88 × 27,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,199.52x = 1,778,951,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,951,222.08/47,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.03

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