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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,462.39, 66,881.16 and 27,243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,462.39, 66,881.16 and 27,243.02 is: 37,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,462.39 : 66,881.16 = 27,243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,462.39/66,881.16 = 27,243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,462.39x = 66,881.16 × 27,243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,462.39x = 1,822,044,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,044,946.71/48,462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.09

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