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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,274.71, 65,241.66 and 27,131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,274.71, 65,241.66 and 27,131.42 is: 37,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,274.71 : 65,241.66 = 27,131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,274.71/65,241.66 = 27,131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,274.71x = 65,241.66 × 27,131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,274.71x = 1,770,098,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,098,878.96/47,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,442.83

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