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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,555.21, 67,007.43 and 27,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,555.21, 67,007.43 and 27,335.22 is: 37,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,555.21 : 67,007.43 = 27,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,555.21/67,007.43 = 27,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,555.21x = 67,007.43 × 27,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,555.21x = 1,831,662,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,662,840.68/48,555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,723.30

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