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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,477.48, 65,518.80 and 27,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,477.48, 65,518.80 and 27,327 is: 37,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,477.48 : 65,518.80 = 27,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,477.48/65,518.80 = 27,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,477.48x = 65,518.80 × 27,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,477.48x = 1,790,432,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,432,247.60/47,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,711.19

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