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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,286.52, 65,259.30 and 27,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,286.52, 65,259.30 and 27,147.29 is: 37,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,286.52 : 65,259.30 = 27,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,286.52/65,259.30 = 27,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,286.52x = 65,259.30 × 27,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,286.52x = 1,771,612,688.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,612,688.75/47,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,465.49

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