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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,069.08, 66,327.36 and 27,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,069.08, 66,327.36 and 27,929.24 is: 38,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,069.08 : 66,327.36 = 27,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,069.08/66,327.36 = 27,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,069.08x = 66,327.36 × 27,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,069.08x = 1,852,472,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,472,756.01/48,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,537.72

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