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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,205.21, 65,143.44 and 27,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,205.21, 65,143.44 and 27,063.30 is: 37,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,205.21 : 65,143.44 = 27,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,205.21/65,143.44 = 27,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,205.21x = 65,143.44 × 27,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,205.21x = 1,762,996,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,996,459.75/47,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,347.50

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