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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,619.62, 67,095.90 and 27,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,619.62, 67,095.90 and 27,399.24 is: 37,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,619.62 : 67,095.90 = 27,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,619.62/67,095.90 = 27,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,619.62x = 67,095.90 × 27,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,619.62x = 1,838,376,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,376,667.12/48,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,811.42

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