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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,256.73, 65,213.59 and 27,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,256.73, 65,213.59 and 27,113.16 is: 37,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,256.73 : 65,213.59 = 27,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,256.73/65,213.59 = 27,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,256.73x = 65,213.59 × 27,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,256.73x = 1,768,146,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,146,432.06/47,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,415.76

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