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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,218.66, 65,156.34 and 27,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,218.66, 65,156.34 and 27,070 is: 37,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,218.66 : 65,156.34 = 27,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,218.66/65,156.34 = 27,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,218.66x = 65,156.34 × 27,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,218.66x = 1,763,782,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,782,123.80/47,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,353.50

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