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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.28, 65,573.90 and 27,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.28, 65,573.90 and 27,365.24 is: 37,768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.28 : 65,573.90 = 27,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.28/65,573.90 = 27,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.28x = 65,573.90 × 27,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.28x = 1,794,445,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,445,511.24/47,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,768.04

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