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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,291.96, 65,262.91 and 27,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,291.96, 65,262.91 and 27,150.15 is: 37,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,291.96 : 65,262.91 = 27,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,291.96/65,262.91 = 27,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,291.96x = 65,262.91 × 27,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,291.96x = 1,771,897,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,897,829.87/47,291.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.21

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