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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,512.35, 65,217.73 and 42,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,512.35, 65,217.73 and 42,014.27 is: 57,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,512.35 : 65,217.73 = 42,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,512.35/65,217.73 = 42,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,512.35x = 65,217.73 × 42,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,512.35x = 2,740,075,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,075,388.53/47,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,670.81

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