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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,750.93, 67,275.77 and 27,528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,750.93, 67,275.77 and 27,528.93 is: 37,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,750.93 : 67,275.77 = 27,528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,750.93/67,275.77 = 27,528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,750.93x = 67,275.77 × 27,528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,750.93x = 1,852,029,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,029,825.38/48,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,989.63

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