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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,663.44, 67,153.49 and 27,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,663.44, 67,153.49 and 27,444.68 is: 37,872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,663.44 : 67,153.49 = 27,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,663.44/67,153.49 = 27,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,663.44x = 67,153.49 × 27,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,663.44x = 1,843,005,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,005,570.94/48,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,872.49

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