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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,668.88, 67,164.03 and 27,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,668.88, 67,164.03 and 27,444 is: 37,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,668.88 : 67,164.03 = 27,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,668.88/67,164.03 = 27,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,668.88x = 67,164.03 × 27,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,668.88x = 1,843,249,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,249,639.32/48,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,873.27

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