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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,281.24, 66,623.64 and 27,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,281.24, 66,623.64 and 27,056 is: 37,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,281.24 : 66,623.64 = 27,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,281.24/66,623.64 = 27,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,281.24x = 66,623.64 × 27,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,281.24x = 1,802,569,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,569,203.84/48,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,334.77

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