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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,254.46, 65,220.59 and 27,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,254.46, 65,220.59 and 27,124.94 is: 37,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,254.46 : 65,220.59 = 27,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,254.46/65,220.59 = 27,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,254.46x = 65,220.59 × 27,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,254.46x = 1,769,104,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,104,821.38/47,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,437.84

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