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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.39, 65,285.37 and 27,153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.39, 65,285.37 and 27,153.09 is: 37,469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.39 : 65,285.37 = 27,153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.39/65,285.37 = 27,153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.39x = 65,285.37 × 27,153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.39x = 1,772,699,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,699,527.29/47,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.56

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