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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,281.25, 66,622.73 and 27,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,281.25, 66,622.73 and 27,057.45 is: 37,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,281.25 : 66,622.73 = 27,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,281.25/66,622.73 = 27,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,281.25x = 66,622.73 × 27,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,281.25x = 1,802,641,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,641,050.55/48,281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,336.25

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