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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,227.51, 65,171.41 and 27,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,227.51, 65,171.41 and 27,085.24 is: 37,376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,227.51 : 65,171.41 = 27,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,227.51/65,171.41 = 27,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,227.51x = 65,171.41 × 27,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,227.51x = 1,765,183,280.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,183,280.99/47,227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,376.17

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