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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.08, 65,304.35 and 27,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.08, 65,304.35 and 27,180.26 is: 37,508.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.08 : 65,304.35 = 27,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.08/65,304.35 = 27,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.08x = 65,304.35 × 27,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.08x = 1,774,989,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,989,239.49/47,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,508.69

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