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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,602.08, 65,683.44 and 27,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,602.08, 65,683.44 and 27,459.72 is: 37,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,602.08 : 65,683.44 = 27,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,602.08/65,683.44 = 27,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,602.08x = 65,683.44 × 27,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,602.08x = 1,803,648,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,648,871.04/47,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,890.13

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