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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,468.39, 66,885.80 and 27,251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,468.39, 66,885.80 and 27,251.25 is: 37,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,468.39 : 66,885.80 = 27,251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,468.39/66,885.80 = 27,251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,468.39x = 66,885.80 × 27,251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,468.39x = 1,822,721,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,721,520.99/48,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.40

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