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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,335.72, 66,703.76 and 27,115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,335.72, 66,703.76 and 27,115.44 is: 37,419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,335.72 : 66,703.76 = 27,115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,335.72/66,703.76 = 27,115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,335.72x = 66,703.76 × 27,115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,335.72x = 1,808,701,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,701,666.48/48,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,419.57

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