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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,525.36, 66,962.43 and 27,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,525.36, 66,962.43 and 27,306 is: 37,680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,525.36 : 66,962.43 = 27,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,525.36/66,962.43 = 27,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,525.36x = 66,962.43 × 27,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,525.36x = 1,828,476,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,476,113.58/48,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,680.84

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