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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.15, 65,285.02 and 27,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.15, 65,285.02 and 27,152.84 is: 37,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.15 : 65,285.02 = 27,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.15/65,285.02 = 27,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.15x = 65,285.02 × 27,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.15x = 1,772,673,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,673,702.46/47,310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.20

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