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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,787.91, 65,945.86 and 27,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,787.91, 65,945.86 and 27,369.28 is: 37,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,787.91 : 65,945.86 = 27,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,787.91/65,945.86 = 27,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,787.91x = 65,945.86 × 27,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,787.91x = 1,804,890,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,890,707.18/47,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,768.77

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