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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,551.08, 72,826.62 and 27,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,551.08, 72,826.62 and 27,760 is: 41,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,551.08 : 72,826.62 = 27,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,551.08/72,826.62 = 27,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,551.08x = 72,826.62 × 27,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,551.08x = 2,021,666,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,666,971.20/48,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,640.00

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