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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,305.84, 65,285.40 and 27,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,305.84, 65,285.40 and 27,166 is: 37,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,305.84 : 65,285.40 = 27,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,305.84/65,285.40 = 27,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,305.84x = 65,285.40 × 27,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,305.84x = 1,773,543,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,543,176.40/47,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,491.00

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