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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,358.24, 65,350.84 and 27,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,358.24, 65,350.84 and 27,215.16 is: 37,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,358.24 : 65,350.84 = 27,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,358.24/65,350.84 = 27,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,358.24x = 65,350.84 × 27,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,358.24x = 1,778,533,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,533,566.73/47,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,554.89

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