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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,310.59, 65,285.62 and 27,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,310.59, 65,285.62 and 27,153.28 is: 37,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,310.59 : 65,285.62 = 27,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,310.59/65,285.62 = 27,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,310.59x = 65,285.62 × 27,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,310.59x = 1,772,718,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,718,719.83/47,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.81

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