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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,260.52, 66,601.32 and 27,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,260.52, 66,601.32 and 27,039 is: 37,314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,260.52 : 66,601.32 = 27,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,260.52/66,601.32 = 27,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,260.52x = 66,601.32 × 27,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,260.52x = 1,800,833,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,833,091.48/48,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,314.83

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