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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,227.33, 65,171.19 and 27,083.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,227.33, 65,171.19 and 27,083.23 is: 37,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,227.33 : 65,171.19 = 27,083.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,227.33/65,171.19 = 27,083.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,227.33x = 65,171.19 × 27,083.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,227.33x = 1,765,046,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,046,328.14/47,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,373.41

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