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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,271.95, 66,611.66 and 27,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,271.95, 66,611.66 and 27,047.12 is: 37,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,271.95 : 66,611.66 = 27,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,271.95/66,611.66 = 27,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,271.95x = 66,611.66 × 27,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,271.95x = 1,801,653,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,653,093.13/48,271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,322.98

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