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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,252.58, 65,211.30 and 27,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,252.58, 65,211.30 and 27,109.32 is: 37,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,252.58 : 65,211.30 = 27,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,252.58/65,211.30 = 27,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,252.58x = 65,211.30 × 27,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,252.58x = 1,767,833,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,833,999.32/47,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,412.43

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