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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,266.58, 66,606.99 and 27,045.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,266.58, 66,606.99 and 27,045.78 is: 37,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,266.58 : 66,606.99 = 27,045.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,266.58/66,606.99 = 27,045.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,266.58x = 66,606.99 × 27,045.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,266.58x = 1,801,437,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,437,998.00/48,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,322.68

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