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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.24, 65,152.80 and 38,727.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.24, 65,152.80 and 38,727.12 is: 53,393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.24 : 65,152.80 = 38,727.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.24/65,152.80 = 38,727.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.24x = 65,152.80 × 38,727.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.24x = 2,523,180,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,180,303.94/47,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,393.59

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