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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,271.70, 72,407.55 and 22,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,271.70, 72,407.55 and 22,027.70 is: 33,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,271.70 : 72,407.55 = 22,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,271.70/72,407.55 = 22,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,271.70x = 72,407.55 × 22,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,271.70x = 1,594,971,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,971,789.14/48,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,041.55

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