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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.33, 65,220.42 and 27,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.33, 65,220.42 and 27,124.82 is: 37,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.33 : 65,220.42 = 27,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.33/65,220.42 = 27,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.33x = 65,220.42 × 27,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.33x = 1,769,092,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,092,152.82/47,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,437.67

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