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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,379.39, 65,381.22 and 27,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,379.39, 65,381.22 and 27,222 is: 37,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,379.39 : 65,381.22 = 27,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,379.39/65,381.22 = 27,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,379.39x = 65,381.22 × 27,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,379.39x = 1,779,807,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,807,570.84/47,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,565.02

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