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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,265.83, 66,611.12 and 27,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,265.83, 66,611.12 and 27,049.59 is: 37,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,265.83 : 66,611.12 = 27,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,265.83/66,611.12 = 27,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,265.83x = 66,611.12 × 27,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,265.83x = 1,801,803,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,803,350.19/48,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,330.83

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