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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,249.28, 65,208.96 and 27,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,249.28, 65,208.96 and 27,108 is: 37,411.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,249.28 : 65,208.96 = 27,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,249.28/65,208.96 = 27,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,249.28x = 65,208.96 × 27,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,249.28x = 1,767,684,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,684,487.68/47,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,411.88

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