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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,315.89, 65,297.39 and 27,176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,315.89, 65,297.39 and 27,176.81 is: 37,504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,315.89 : 65,297.39 = 27,176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,315.89/65,297.39 = 27,176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,315.89x = 65,297.39 × 27,176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,315.89x = 1,774,574,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,574,890.80/47,315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,504.84

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