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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,363.70, 65,374.79 and 27,222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,363.70, 65,374.79 and 27,222.65 is: 37,574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,363.70 : 65,374.79 = 27,222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,363.70/65,374.79 = 27,222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,363.70x = 65,374.79 × 27,222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,363.70x = 1,779,674,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,674,564.01/47,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,574.65

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