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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.28, 65,347.08 and 27,214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.28, 65,347.08 and 27,214.19 is: 37,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.28 : 65,347.08 = 27,214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.28/65,347.08 = 27,214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.28x = 65,347.08 × 27,214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.28x = 1,778,367,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,367,851.07/47,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,557.71

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