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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,292.22, 65,266.02 and 27,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,292.22, 65,266.02 and 27,149.14 is: 37,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,292.22 : 65,266.02 = 27,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,292.22/65,266.02 = 27,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,292.22x = 65,266.02 × 27,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,292.22x = 1,771,916,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,916,314.22/47,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,467.40

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