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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,425.34, 65,453.52 and 27,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,425.34, 65,453.52 and 27,281.85 is: 37,652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,425.34 : 65,453.52 = 27,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,425.34/65,453.52 = 27,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,425.34x = 65,453.52 × 27,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,425.34x = 1,785,693,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,693,114.61/47,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,652.73

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