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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,761, 67,291.68 and 27,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,761, 67,291.68 and 27,252.44 is: 37,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,761 : 67,291.68 = 27,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,761/67,291.68 = 27,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,761x = 67,291.68 × 27,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,761x = 1,833,862,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,862,471.70/48,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,609.21

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