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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,225.01, 65,167.97 and 27,082.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,225.01, 65,167.97 and 27,082.74 is: 37,372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,225.01 : 65,167.97 = 27,082.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,225.01/65,167.97 = 27,082.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,225.01x = 65,167.97 × 27,082.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,225.01x = 1,764,927,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,927,052.42/47,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,372.72

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