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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,575, 67,033.70 and 27,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,575, 67,033.70 and 27,354.62 is: 37,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,575 : 67,033.70 = 27,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,575/67,033.70 = 27,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,575x = 67,033.70 × 27,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,575x = 1,833,681,390.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,681,390.69/48,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,749.49

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