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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,326.62, 65,310.80 and 27,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,326.62, 65,310.80 and 27,187.40 is: 37,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,326.62 : 65,310.80 = 27,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,326.62/65,310.80 = 27,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,326.62x = 65,310.80 × 27,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,326.62x = 1,775,630,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,630,843.92/47,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,518.65

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