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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,571.58, 67,032.21 and 27,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,571.58, 67,032.21 and 27,062.75 is: 37,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,571.58 : 67,032.21 = 27,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,571.58/67,032.21 = 27,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,571.58x = 67,032.21 × 27,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,571.58x = 1,814,075,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,075,606.02/48,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,348.50

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