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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.16, 65,264.55 and 27,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.16, 65,264.55 and 27,151.34 is: 37,468.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.16 : 65,264.55 = 27,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.16/65,264.55 = 27,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.16x = 65,264.55 × 27,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.16x = 1,772,019,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,019,987.00/47,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,468.84

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