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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,627.55, 67,104.07 and 27,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,627.55, 67,104.07 and 27,411.22 is: 37,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,627.55 : 67,104.07 = 27,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,627.55/67,104.07 = 27,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,627.55x = 67,104.07 × 27,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,627.55x = 1,839,404,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,404,425.67/48,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,826.38

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