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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,362, 65,352.12 and 27,214.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,362, 65,352.12 and 27,214.99 is: 37,552.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,362 : 65,352.12 = 27,214.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,362/65,352.12 = 27,214.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,362x = 65,352.12 × 27,214.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,362x = 1,778,557,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,557,292.28/47,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,552.41

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