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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,756.98, 67,285.96 and 27,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,756.98, 67,285.96 and 27,539.40 is: 38,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,756.98 : 67,285.96 = 27,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,756.98/67,285.96 = 27,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,756.98x = 67,285.96 × 27,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,756.98x = 1,853,014,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,014,966.82/48,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,005.12

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