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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,664.24, 67,154.61 and 27,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,664.24, 67,154.61 and 27,445.48 is: 37,873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,664.24 : 67,154.61 = 27,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,664.24/67,154.61 = 27,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,664.24x = 67,154.61 × 27,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,664.24x = 1,843,090,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,090,505.66/48,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,873.61

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