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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,723.82, 67,237.50 and 27,505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,723.82, 67,237.50 and 27,505.06 is: 37,956.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,723.82 : 67,237.50 = 27,505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,723.82/67,237.50 = 27,505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,723.82x = 67,237.50 × 27,505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,723.82x = 1,849,371,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,371,471.75/48,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,956.21

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