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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,661.24, 65,765.10 and 27,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,661.24, 65,765.10 and 27,243 is: 37,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,661.24 : 65,765.10 = 27,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,661.24/65,765.10 = 27,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,661.24x = 65,765.10 × 27,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,661.24x = 1,791,638,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,638,619.30/47,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,591.10

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