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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,554.34, 65,624.89 and 27,411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,554.34, 65,624.89 and 27,411.09 is: 37,827.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,554.34 : 65,624.89 = 27,411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,554.34/65,624.89 = 27,411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,554.34x = 65,624.89 × 27,411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,554.34x = 1,798,849,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,849,697.50/47,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,827.24

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