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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,729.59, 67,246.10 and 27,219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,729.59, 67,246.10 and 27,219.63 is: 37,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,729.59 : 67,246.10 = 27,219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,729.59/67,246.10 = 27,219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,729.59x = 67,246.10 × 27,219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,729.59x = 1,830,413,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,413,960.94/48,729.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,562.68

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