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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,316.08, 65,228.32 and 37,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,316.08, 65,228.32 and 37,227.12 is: 51,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,316.08 : 65,228.32 = 37,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,316.08/65,228.32 = 37,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,316.08x = 65,228.32 × 37,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,316.08x = 2,428,262,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,262,496.04/47,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,320.03

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