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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.13, 65,291.21 and 27,438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.13, 65,291.21 and 27,438.13 is: 37,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.13 : 65,291.21 = 27,438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.13/65,291.21 = 27,438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.13x = 65,291.21 × 27,438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.13x = 1,791,468,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,468,570.65/47,310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,866.49

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