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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,553.48, 65,638.35 and 27,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,553.48, 65,638.35 and 27,423.77 is: 37,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,553.48 : 65,638.35 = 27,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,553.48/65,638.35 = 27,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,553.48x = 65,638.35 × 27,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,553.48x = 1,800,050,685.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,050,685.39/47,553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,853.19

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