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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,905.17, 66,109.14 and 27,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,905.17, 66,109.14 and 27,773.72 is: 38,327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,905.17 : 66,109.14 = 27,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,905.17/66,109.14 = 27,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,905.17x = 66,109.14 × 27,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,905.17x = 1,836,096,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,096,413.26/47,905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.73

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