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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,560.68, 65,628.14 and 27,417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,560.68, 65,628.14 and 27,417.33 is: 37,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,560.68 : 65,628.14 = 27,417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,560.68/65,628.14 = 27,417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,560.68x = 65,628.14 × 27,417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,560.68x = 1,799,348,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,348,234.58/47,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,832.69

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