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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,325.98, 66,689.82 and 27,105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,325.98, 66,689.82 and 27,105.06 is: 37,404.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,325.98 : 66,689.82 = 27,105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,325.98/66,689.82 = 27,105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,325.98x = 66,689.82 × 27,105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,325.98x = 1,807,631,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,631,572.49/48,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,404.96

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