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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.47, 65,304.88 and 27,180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.47, 65,304.88 and 27,180.66 is: 37,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.47 : 65,304.88 = 27,180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.47/65,304.88 = 27,180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.47x = 65,304.88 × 27,180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.47x = 1,775,029,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,029,739.62/47,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,509.24

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