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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,464.19, 66,886.56 and 27,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,464.19, 66,886.56 and 27,243 is: 37,598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,464.19 : 66,886.56 = 27,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,464.19/66,886.56 = 27,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,464.19x = 66,886.56 × 27,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,464.19x = 1,822,190,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,190,554.08/48,464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.70

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