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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,486.13, 66,903.06 and 27,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,486.13, 66,903.06 and 27,264.13 is: 37,620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,486.13 : 66,903.06 = 27,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,486.13/66,903.06 = 27,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,486.13x = 66,903.06 × 27,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,486.13x = 1,824,053,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,053,660.22/48,486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,620.11

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