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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,252.28, 65,213.10 and 27,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,252.28, 65,213.10 and 27,111 is: 37,416.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,252.28 : 65,213.10 = 27,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,252.28/65,213.10 = 27,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,252.28x = 65,213.10 × 27,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,252.28x = 1,767,992,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,992,354.10/47,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,416.02

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