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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,206.67, 65,154.51 and 27,077.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,206.67, 65,154.51 and 27,077.15 is: 37,371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,206.67 : 65,154.51 = 27,077.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,206.67/65,154.51 = 27,077.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,206.67x = 65,154.51 × 27,077.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,206.67x = 1,764,198,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,198,603.33/47,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,371.81

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