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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,290.10, 65,257.72 and 27,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,290.10, 65,257.72 and 27,145.67 is: 37,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,290.10 : 65,257.72 = 27,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,290.10/65,257.72 = 27,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,290.10x = 65,257.72 × 27,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,290.10x = 1,771,464,137.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,464,137.92/47,290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,459.52

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