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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,905.12, 66,109.08 and 27,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,905.12, 66,109.08 and 27,773.67 is: 38,327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,905.12 : 66,109.08 = 27,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,905.12/66,109.08 = 27,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,905.12x = 66,109.08 × 27,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,905.12x = 1,836,091,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,091,771.92/47,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.67

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