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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,350.78, 65,347.77 and 27,214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,350.78, 65,347.77 and 27,214.69 is: 37,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,350.78 : 65,347.77 = 27,214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,350.78/65,347.77 = 27,214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,350.78x = 65,347.77 × 27,214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,350.78x = 1,778,419,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,419,302.74/47,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,558.40

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