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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.89, 71,872.38 and 27,956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.89, 71,872.38 and 27,956.25 is: 41,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.89 : 71,872.38 = 27,956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.89/71,872.38 = 27,956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.89x = 71,872.38 × 27,956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.89x = 2,009,282,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,282,223.38/48,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,853.17

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