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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,214.35, 65,159.62 and 27,073.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,214.35, 65,159.62 and 27,073.11 is: 37,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,214.35 : 65,159.62 = 27,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,214.35/65,159.62 = 27,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,214.35x = 65,159.62 × 27,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,214.35x = 1,764,073,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,073,559.82/47,214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.08

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