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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,329.36, 65,312.33 and 27,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,329.36, 65,312.33 and 27,172.06 is: 37,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,329.36 : 65,312.33 = 27,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,329.36/65,312.33 = 27,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,329.36x = 65,312.33 × 27,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,329.36x = 1,774,670,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,670,250.36/47,329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,496.18

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