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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,423.83, 65,451.44 and 27,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,423.83, 65,451.44 and 27,280.34 is: 37,650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,423.83 : 65,451.44 = 27,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,423.83/65,451.44 = 27,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,423.83x = 65,451.44 × 27,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,423.83x = 1,785,537,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,537,891.24/47,423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,650.65

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