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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,805.48, 65,973.69 and 27,663.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,805.48, 65,973.69 and 27,663.30 is: 38,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,805.48 : 65,973.69 = 27,663.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,805.48/65,973.69 = 27,663.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,805.48x = 65,973.69 × 27,663.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,805.48x = 1,825,049,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,049,978.58/47,805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,176.59

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