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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,033.29, 66,285.68 and 27,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,033.29, 66,285.68 and 27,895.12 is: 38,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,033.29 : 66,285.68 = 27,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,033.29/66,285.68 = 27,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,033.29x = 66,285.68 × 27,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,033.29x = 1,849,046,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,046,997.88/48,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,495.11

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