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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,266.52, 66,609.60 and 27,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,266.52, 66,609.60 and 27,045 is: 37,323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,266.52 : 66,609.60 = 27,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,266.52/66,609.60 = 27,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,266.52x = 66,609.60 × 27,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,266.52x = 1,801,456,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,456,632.00/48,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,323.11

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