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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,261.34, 65,214.72 and 27,115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,261.34, 65,214.72 and 27,115.56 is: 37,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,261.34 : 65,214.72 = 27,115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,261.34/65,214.72 = 27,115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,261.34x = 65,214.72 × 27,115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,261.34x = 1,768,333,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,333,653.04/47,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,416.07

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