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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,761.92, 67,291.69 and 27,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,761.92, 67,291.69 and 27,252.02 is: 37,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,761.92 : 67,291.69 = 27,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,761.92/67,291.69 = 27,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,761.92x = 67,291.69 × 27,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,761.92x = 1,833,834,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,834,481.71/48,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,607.92

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