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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,361.61, 65,437.47 and 37,366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,361.61, 65,437.47 and 37,366.11 is: 51,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,361.61 : 65,437.47 = 37,366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,361.61/65,437.47 = 37,366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,361.61x = 65,437.47 × 37,366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,361.61x = 2,445,143,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,143,702.14/47,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,627.12

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