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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.29, 65,573.88 and 27,365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.29, 65,573.88 and 27,365.25 is: 37,768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.29 : 65,573.88 = 27,365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.29/65,573.88 = 27,365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.29x = 65,573.88 × 27,365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.29x = 1,794,445,619.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,445,619.67/47,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,768.03

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