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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,323.12, 65,305.96 and 27,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,323.12, 65,305.96 and 27,183.90 is: 37,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,323.12 : 65,305.96 = 27,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,323.12/65,305.96 = 27,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,323.12x = 65,305.96 × 27,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,323.12x = 1,775,270,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,270,618.08/47,323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,513.81

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