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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,271.02, 66,615.82 and 27,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,271.02, 66,615.82 and 27,049.50 is: 37,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,271.02 : 66,615.82 = 27,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,271.02/66,615.82 = 27,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,271.02x = 66,615.82 × 27,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,271.02x = 1,801,924,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,924,555.47/48,271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,329.32

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