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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,275.71, 65,243.04 and 27,132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,275.71, 65,243.04 and 27,132.42 is: 37,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,275.71 : 65,243.04 = 27,132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,275.71/65,243.04 = 27,132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,275.71x = 65,243.04 × 27,132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,275.71x = 1,770,201,563.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,201,563.36/47,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,444.21

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