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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,372.13, 65,371.32 and 27,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,372.13, 65,371.32 and 27,214.83 is: 37,555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,372.13 : 65,371.32 = 27,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,372.13/65,371.32 = 27,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,372.13x = 65,371.32 × 27,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,372.13x = 1,779,069,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,069,360.68/47,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,555.19

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