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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,759.82, 67,283.61 and 27,534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,759.82, 67,283.61 and 27,534.98 is: 37,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,759.82 : 67,283.61 = 27,534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,759.82/67,283.61 = 27,534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,759.82x = 67,283.61 × 27,534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,759.82x = 1,852,652,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,652,855.68/48,759.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,995.48

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