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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,955.09, 66,184.44 and 27,545.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,955.09, 66,184.44 and 27,545.19 is: 38,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,955.09 : 66,184.44 = 27,545.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,955.09/66,184.44 = 27,545.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,955.09x = 66,184.44 × 27,545.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,955.09x = 1,823,062,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,062,974.84/47,955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,016.05

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