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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,201.96, 65,138.92 and 27,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,201.96, 65,138.92 and 27,060 is: 37,342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,201.96 : 65,138.92 = 27,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,201.96/65,138.92 = 27,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,201.96x = 65,138.92 × 27,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,201.96x = 1,762,659,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,659,175.20/47,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,342.92

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