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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.02, 65,284.85 and 27,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.02, 65,284.85 and 27,152.72 is: 37,469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.02 : 65,284.85 = 27,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.02/65,284.85 = 27,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.02x = 65,284.85 × 27,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.02x = 1,772,660,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,660,891.93/47,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.04

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