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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,507.83, 65,568.84 and 27,361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,507.83, 65,568.84 and 27,361.01 is: 37,762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,507.83 : 65,568.84 = 27,361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,507.83/65,568.84 = 27,361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,507.83x = 65,568.84 × 27,361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,507.83x = 1,794,029,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,029,686.93/47,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,762.82

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