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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,717.84, 67,230.36 and 27,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,717.84, 67,230.36 and 27,504 is: 37,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,717.84 : 67,230.36 = 27,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,717.84/67,230.36 = 27,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,717.84x = 67,230.36 × 27,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,717.84x = 1,849,103,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,103,821.44/48,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,955.37

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