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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,607.46, 65,701.41 and 27,465.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,607.46, 65,701.41 and 27,465.19 is: 37,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,607.46 : 65,701.41 = 27,465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,607.46/65,701.41 = 27,465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,607.46x = 65,701.41 × 27,465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,607.46x = 1,804,501,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,501,630.62/47,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,903.76

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