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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,266.83, 66,612.50 and 27,050.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,266.83, 66,612.50 and 27,050.59 is: 37,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,266.83 : 66,612.50 = 27,050.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,266.83/66,612.50 = 27,050.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,266.83x = 66,612.50 × 27,050.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,266.83x = 1,801,907,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,907,426.38/48,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.21

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