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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,513.71, 66,948.82 and 27,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,513.71, 66,948.82 and 27,293 is: 37,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,513.71 : 66,948.82 = 27,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,513.71/66,948.82 = 27,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,513.71x = 66,948.82 × 27,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,513.71x = 1,827,234,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,234,144.26/48,513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,664.28

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