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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,235.69, 66,565.15 and 27,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,235.69, 66,565.15 and 27,014.50 is: 37,279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,235.69 : 66,565.15 = 27,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,235.69/66,565.15 = 27,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,235.69x = 66,565.15 × 27,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,235.69x = 1,798,224,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,224,244.68/48,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,279.95

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