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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,744.96, 67,266.88 and 27,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,744.96, 67,266.88 and 27,523.52 is: 37,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,744.96 : 67,266.88 = 27,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,744.96/67,266.88 = 27,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,744.96x = 67,266.88 × 27,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,744.96x = 1,851,421,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,421,317.02/48,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,981.80

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