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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,214.45, 65,164.68 and 27,071.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,214.45, 65,164.68 and 27,071.48 is: 37,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,214.45 : 65,164.68 = 27,071.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,214.45/65,164.68 = 27,071.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,214.45x = 65,164.68 × 27,071.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,214.45x = 1,764,104,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,104,005.50/47,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.65

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