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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,727.61, 67,243.38 and 27,217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,727.61, 67,243.38 and 27,217.75 is: 37,560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,727.61 : 67,243.38 = 27,217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,727.61/67,243.38 = 27,217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,727.61x = 67,243.38 × 27,217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,727.61x = 1,830,213,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,213,211.05/48,727.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,560.08

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