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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,268.19, 66,609.90 and 27,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,268.19, 66,609.90 and 27,047.45 is: 37,325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,268.19 : 66,609.90 = 27,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,268.19/66,609.90 = 27,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,268.19x = 66,609.90 × 27,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,268.19x = 1,801,627,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,627,606.71/48,268.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,325.36

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