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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,363.13, 65,358.90 and 27,205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,363.13, 65,358.90 and 27,205.83 is: 37,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,363.13 : 65,358.90 = 27,205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,363.13/65,358.90 = 27,205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,363.13x = 65,358.90 × 27,205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,363.13x = 1,778,143,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,143,122.39/47,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.77

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