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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,294.16, 65,265.93 and 27,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,294.16, 65,265.93 and 27,152.34 is: 37,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,294.16 : 65,265.93 = 27,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,294.16/65,265.93 = 27,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,294.16x = 65,265.93 × 27,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,294.16x = 1,772,122,721.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,122,721.78/47,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,470.22

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