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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,211.48, 65,149.74 and 27,053.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,211.48, 65,149.74 and 27,053.91 is: 37,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,211.48 : 65,149.74 = 27,053.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,211.48/65,149.74 = 27,053.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,211.48x = 65,149.74 × 27,053.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,211.48x = 1,762,555,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,555,202.48/47,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,333.19

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