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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,253, 66,589.14 and 27,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,253, 66,589.14 and 27,032.26 is: 37,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,253 : 66,589.14 = 27,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,253/66,589.14 = 27,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,253x = 66,589.14 × 27,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,253x = 1,800,054,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,054,945.66/48,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,304.52

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