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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.29, 65,755.62 and 27,505.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.29, 65,755.62 and 27,505.87 is: 37,946.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.29 : 65,755.62 = 27,505.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.29/65,755.62 = 27,505.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.29x = 65,755.62 × 27,505.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.29x = 1,808,665,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,665,535.49/47,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,946.72

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