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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,511.71, 66,946.06 and 27,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,511.71, 66,946.06 and 27,291 is: 37,661.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,511.71 : 66,946.06 = 27,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,511.71/66,946.06 = 27,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,511.71x = 66,946.06 × 27,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,511.71x = 1,827,024,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,024,923.46/48,511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,661.52

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