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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,534.60, 66,974.90 and 27,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,534.60, 66,974.90 and 27,313 is: 37,690.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,534.60 : 66,974.90 = 27,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,534.60/66,974.90 = 27,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,534.60x = 66,974.90 × 27,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,534.60x = 1,829,285,443.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,285,443.70/48,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.34

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