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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,663.91, 65,785.77 and 27,524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,663.91, 65,785.77 and 27,524.07 is: 37,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,663.91 : 65,785.77 = 27,524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,663.91/65,785.77 = 27,524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,663.91x = 65,785.77 × 27,524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,663.91x = 1,810,692,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,692,138.48/47,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,988.75

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