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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,615.11, 65,691.91 and 27,477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,615.11, 65,691.91 and 27,477.09 is: 37,908.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,615.11 : 65,691.91 = 27,477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,615.11/65,691.91 = 27,477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,615.11x = 65,691.91 × 27,477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,615.11x = 1,805,022,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,022,557.69/47,615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,908.61

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