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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,293.96, 65,265.67 and 27,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,293.96, 65,265.67 and 27,152.15 is: 37,469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,293.96 : 65,265.67 = 27,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,293.96/65,265.67 = 27,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,293.96x = 65,265.67 × 27,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,293.96x = 1,772,103,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,103,261.69/47,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.97

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