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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,316.71, 66,679.83 and 27,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,316.71, 66,679.83 and 27,094.32 is: 37,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,316.71 : 66,679.83 = 27,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,316.71/66,679.83 = 27,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,316.71x = 66,679.83 × 27,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,316.71x = 1,806,644,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,644,651.57/48,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,391.72

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