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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,215.23, 65,168.10 and 27,071.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,215.23, 65,168.10 and 27,071.76 is: 37,365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,215.23 : 65,168.10 = 27,071.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,215.23/65,168.10 = 27,071.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,215.23x = 65,168.10 × 27,071.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,215.23x = 1,764,215,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,215,162.86/47,215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,365.38

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