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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,225.56, 66,551.82 and 27,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,225.56, 66,551.82 and 27,005 is: 37,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,225.56 : 66,551.82 = 27,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,225.56/66,551.82 = 27,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,225.56x = 66,551.82 × 27,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,225.56x = 1,797,231,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,231,899.10/48,225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.21

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