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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,284.34, 65,256.30 and 27,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,284.34, 65,256.30 and 27,145.12 is: 37,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,284.34 : 65,256.30 = 27,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,284.34/65,256.30 = 27,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,284.34x = 65,256.30 × 27,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,284.34x = 1,771,389,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,389,767.97/47,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,462.50

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