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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,607.54, 65,700.56 and 27,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,607.54, 65,700.56 and 27,191.39 is: 37,525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,607.54 : 65,700.56 = 27,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,607.54/65,700.56 = 27,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,607.54x = 65,700.56 × 27,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,607.54x = 1,786,489,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,489,550.18/47,607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,525.35

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