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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,265.04, 66,604.92 and 27,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,265.04, 66,604.92 and 27,044.24 is: 37,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,265.04 : 66,604.92 = 27,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,265.04/66,604.92 = 27,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,265.04x = 66,604.92 × 27,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,265.04x = 1,801,279,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,279,441.66/48,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,320.58

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