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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,553.98, 65,639.04 and 27,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,553.98, 65,639.04 and 27,424.27 is: 37,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,553.98 : 65,639.04 = 27,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,553.98/65,639.04 = 27,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,553.98x = 65,639.04 × 27,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,553.98x = 1,800,102,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,102,427.31/47,553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,853.88

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