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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,664.91, 65,787.15 and 27,525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,664.91, 65,787.15 and 27,525.07 is: 37,990.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,664.91 : 65,787.15 = 27,525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,664.91/65,787.15 = 27,525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,664.91x = 65,787.15 × 27,525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,664.91x = 1,810,795,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,795,908.85/47,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,990.13

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