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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,447.38, 65,483.90 and 27,303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,447.38, 65,483.90 and 27,303.85 is: 37,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,447.38 : 65,483.90 = 27,303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,447.38/65,483.90 = 27,303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,447.38x = 65,483.90 × 27,303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,447.38x = 1,787,962,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,962,583.02/47,447.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.06

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