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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,224.56, 66,550.44 and 27,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,224.56, 66,550.44 and 27,004 is: 37,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,224.56 : 66,550.44 = 27,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,224.56/66,550.44 = 27,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,224.56x = 66,550.44 × 27,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,224.56x = 1,797,128,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,128,081.76/48,224.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,265.83

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