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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,278.56, 66,625.36 and 27,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,278.56, 66,625.36 and 27,060 is: 37,343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,278.56 : 66,625.36 = 27,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,278.56/66,625.36 = 27,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,278.56x = 66,625.36 × 27,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,278.56x = 1,802,882,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,882,241.60/48,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.33

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