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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,741.92, 67,266.96 and 27,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,741.92, 67,266.96 and 27,513.44 is: 37,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,741.92 : 67,266.96 = 27,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,741.92/67,266.96 = 27,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,741.92x = 67,266.96 × 27,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,741.92x = 1,850,745,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,745,467.94/48,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,970.30

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