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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,322.85, 65,305.39 and 27,181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,322.85, 65,305.39 and 27,181.03 is: 37,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,322.85 : 65,305.39 = 27,181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,322.85/65,305.39 = 27,181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,322.85x = 65,305.39 × 27,181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,322.85x = 1,775,067,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,067,764.75/47,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,509.74

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