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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,477.95, 65,526.36 and 27,332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,477.95, 65,526.36 and 27,332.84 is: 37,723.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,477.95 : 65,526.36 = 27,332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,477.95/65,526.36 = 27,332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,477.95x = 65,526.36 × 27,332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,477.95x = 1,791,021,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,021,513.66/47,477.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.23

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