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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,561.61, 67,014.93 and 27,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,561.61, 67,014.93 and 27,340.96 is: 37,730.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,561.61 : 67,014.93 = 27,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,561.61/67,014.93 = 27,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,561.61x = 67,014.93 × 27,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,561.61x = 1,832,252,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,252,353.00/48,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,730.47

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