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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,312.76, 65,292.06 and 27,169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,312.76, 65,292.06 and 27,169.35 is: 37,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,312.76 : 65,292.06 = 27,169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,312.76/65,292.06 = 27,169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,312.76x = 65,292.06 × 27,169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,312.76x = 1,773,942,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,942,830.36/47,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,493.96

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