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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,311.89, 65,287.44 and 27,154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,311.89, 65,287.44 and 27,154.59 is: 37,471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,311.89 : 65,287.44 = 27,154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,311.89/65,287.44 = 27,154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,311.89x = 65,287.44 × 27,154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,311.89x = 1,772,853,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,853,665.35/47,311.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,471.63

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