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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,304, 65,211.67 and 37,214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,304, 65,211.67 and 37,214.92 is: 51,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,304 : 65,211.67 = 37,214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,304/65,211.67 = 37,214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,304x = 65,211.67 × 37,214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,304x = 2,426,847,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,847,082.12/47,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,303.21

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