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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,363.44, 65,354.09 and 27,216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,363.44, 65,354.09 and 27,216.42 is: 37,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,363.44 : 65,354.09 = 27,216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,363.44/65,354.09 = 27,216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,363.44x = 65,354.09 × 27,216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,363.44x = 1,778,704,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,704,430.20/47,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,554.38

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