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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.13, 65,290.55 and 27,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.13, 65,290.55 and 27,175.82 is: 37,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.13 : 65,290.55 = 27,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.13/65,290.55 = 27,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.13x = 65,290.55 × 27,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.13x = 1,774,324,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,324,234.50/47,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,508.07

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