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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,231.76, 65,181.84 and 27,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,231.76, 65,181.84 and 27,094.32 is: 37,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,231.76 : 65,181.84 = 27,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,231.76/65,181.84 = 27,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,231.76x = 65,181.84 × 27,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,231.76x = 1,766,057,631.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,057,631.15/47,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,391.32

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