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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,294.28, 66,647.19 and 27,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,294.28, 66,647.19 and 27,073 is: 37,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,294.28 : 66,647.19 = 27,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,294.28/66,647.19 = 27,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,294.28x = 66,647.19 × 27,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,294.28x = 1,804,339,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,339,374.87/48,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,361.35

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