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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,669.48, 65,783.46 and 27,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,669.48, 65,783.46 and 27,530.60 is: 37,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,669.48 : 65,783.46 = 27,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,669.48/65,783.46 = 27,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,669.48x = 65,783.46 × 27,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,669.48x = 1,811,058,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,058,123.88/47,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,991.98

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