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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,714.39, 67,225.22 and 27,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,714.39, 67,225.22 and 27,204.51 is: 37,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,714.39 : 67,225.22 = 27,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,714.39/67,225.22 = 27,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,714.39x = 67,225.22 × 27,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,714.39x = 1,828,828,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,828,933.18/48,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.86

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