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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.52, 65,244 and 27,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.52, 65,244 and 27,145.56 is: 37,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.52 : 65,244 = 27,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.52/65,244 = 27,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.52x = 65,244 × 27,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.52x = 1,771,084,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,084,916.64/47,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,448.79

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