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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,669.03, 67,161.28 and 27,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,669.03, 67,161.28 and 27,159.71 is: 37,479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,669.03 : 67,161.28 = 27,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,669.03/67,161.28 = 27,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,669.03x = 67,161.28 × 27,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,669.03x = 1,824,080,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,080,458.86/48,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,479.29

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