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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,332.36, 65,316.46 and 27,175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,332.36, 65,316.46 and 27,175.06 is: 37,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,332.36 : 65,316.46 = 27,175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,332.36/65,316.46 = 27,175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,332.36x = 65,316.46 × 27,175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,332.36x = 1,774,978,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,978,719.49/47,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,500.32

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