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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,512.97, 66,947.79 and 27,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,512.97, 66,947.79 and 27,292.25 is: 37,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,512.97 : 66,947.79 = 27,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,512.97/66,947.79 = 27,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,512.97x = 66,947.79 × 27,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,512.97x = 1,827,155,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,155,486.89/48,512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,663.24

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