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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,524.36, 66,961.05 and 27,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,524.36, 66,961.05 and 27,305 is: 37,679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,524.36 : 66,961.05 = 27,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,524.36/66,961.05 = 27,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,524.36x = 66,961.05 × 27,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,524.36x = 1,828,371,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,371,470.25/48,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,679.46

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