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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,832.44, 71,669.82 and 27,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,832.44, 71,669.82 and 27,785.66 is: 41,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,832.44 : 71,669.82 = 27,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,832.44/71,669.82 = 27,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,832.44x = 71,669.82 × 27,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,832.44x = 1,991,393,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,393,250.78/47,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,632.69

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