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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,311.02, 65,286.23 and 27,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,311.02, 65,286.23 and 27,153.72 is: 37,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,311.02 : 65,286.23 = 27,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,311.02/65,286.23 = 27,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,311.02x = 65,286.23 × 27,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,311.02x = 1,772,763,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,763,547.08/47,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,470.41

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