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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,723.32, 67,251.18 and 27,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,723.32, 67,251.18 and 27,515 is: 37,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,723.32 : 67,251.18 = 27,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,723.32/67,251.18 = 27,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,723.32x = 67,251.18 × 27,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,723.32x = 1,850,416,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,416,217.70/48,723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,978.04

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