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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,251.64, 66,586.86 and 27,031.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,251.64, 66,586.86 and 27,031.08 is: 37,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,251.64 : 66,586.86 = 27,031.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,251.64/66,586.86 = 27,031.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,251.64x = 66,586.86 × 27,031.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,251.64x = 1,799,914,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,914,739.61/48,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,302.66

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