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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,314.26, 65,290.86 and 27,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,314.26, 65,290.86 and 27,174.42 is: 37,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,314.26 : 65,290.86 = 27,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,314.26/65,290.86 = 27,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,314.26x = 65,290.86 × 27,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,314.26x = 1,774,241,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,241,251.80/47,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,499.08

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