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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.71, 65,305.21 and 27,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.71, 65,305.21 and 27,180.89 is: 37,509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.71 : 65,305.21 = 27,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.71/65,305.21 = 27,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.71x = 65,305.21 × 27,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.71x = 1,775,053,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,053,729.44/47,322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,509.55

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