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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,390.51, 65,398.82 and 27,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,390.51, 65,398.82 and 27,251.28 is: 37,606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,390.51 : 65,398.82 = 27,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,390.51/65,398.82 = 27,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,390.51x = 65,398.82 × 27,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,390.51x = 1,782,201,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,201,419.23/47,390.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.71

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