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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,932.91, 66,144.66 and 27,510.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,932.91, 66,144.66 and 27,510.65 is: 37,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,932.91 : 66,144.66 = 27,510.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,932.91/66,144.66 = 27,510.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,932.91x = 66,144.66 × 27,510.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,932.91x = 1,819,682,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,682,590.63/47,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,963.12

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