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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.76, 65,292.93 and 27,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.76, 65,292.93 and 27,175.92 is: 37,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.76 : 65,292.93 = 27,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.76/65,292.93 = 27,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.76x = 65,292.93 × 27,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.76x = 1,774,395,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,395,442.25/47,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,501.15

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