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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.09, 65,779.43 and 27,524.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.09, 65,779.43 and 27,524.66 is: 37,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.09 : 65,779.43 = 27,524.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.09/65,779.43 = 27,524.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.09x = 65,779.43 × 27,524.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.09x = 1,810,555,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,555,979.22/47,664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,985.75

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