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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,615.56, 65,708.46 and 27,470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,615.56, 65,708.46 and 27,470.98 is: 37,909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,615.56 : 65,708.46 = 27,470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,615.56/65,708.46 = 27,470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,615.56x = 65,708.46 × 27,470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,615.56x = 1,805,075,790.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,075,790.49/47,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,909.37

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