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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,668.91, 65,792.67 and 27,529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,668.91, 65,792.67 and 27,529.07 is: 37,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,668.91 : 65,792.67 = 27,529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,668.91/65,792.67 = 27,529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,668.91x = 65,792.67 × 27,529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,668.91x = 1,811,211,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,211,017.92/47,668.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,995.65

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