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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.56, 67,266.96 and 27,523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.56, 67,266.96 and 27,523.28 is: 37,981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.56 : 67,266.96 = 27,523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.56/67,266.96 = 27,523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.56x = 67,266.96 × 27,523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.56x = 1,851,407,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,407,374.83/48,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,981.83

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