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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,707.52, 67,214.76 and 27,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,707.52, 67,214.76 and 27,197.76 is: 37,532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,707.52 : 67,214.76 = 27,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,707.52/67,214.76 = 27,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,707.52x = 67,214.76 × 27,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,707.52x = 1,828,090,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,090,910.94/48,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,532.01

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