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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,562.13, 67,015.68 and 27,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,562.13, 67,015.68 and 27,348.23 is: 37,740.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,562.13 : 67,015.68 = 27,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,562.13/67,015.68 = 27,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,562.13x = 67,015.68 × 27,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,562.13x = 1,832,760,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,760,230.25/48,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.52

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