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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,483.93, 66,909.33 and 27,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,483.93, 66,909.33 and 27,264.36 is: 37,625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,483.93 : 66,909.33 = 27,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,483.93/66,909.33 = 27,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,483.93x = 66,909.33 × 27,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,483.93x = 1,824,240,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,240,060.48/48,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.66

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