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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,512.84, 66,947.46 and 27,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,512.84, 66,947.46 and 27,292.24 is: 37,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,512.84 : 66,947.46 = 27,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,512.84/66,947.46 = 27,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,512.84x = 66,947.46 × 27,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,512.84x = 1,827,146,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,146,145.71/48,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,663.15

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