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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,359.68, 65,358.48 and 27,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,359.68, 65,358.48 and 27,223.04 is: 37,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,359.68 : 65,358.48 = 27,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,359.68/65,358.48 = 27,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,359.68x = 65,358.48 × 27,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,359.68x = 1,779,256,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,256,515.38/47,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,569.01

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