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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,430.97, 65,452.91 and 27,294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,430.97, 65,452.91 and 27,294.32 is: 37,665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,430.97 : 65,452.91 = 27,294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,430.97/65,452.91 = 27,294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,430.97x = 65,452.91 × 27,294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,430.97x = 1,786,492,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,492,482.99/47,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,665.11

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