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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,762, 67,292.86 and 27,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,762, 67,292.86 and 27,544.40 is: 38,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,762 : 67,292.86 = 27,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,762/67,292.86 = 27,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,762x = 67,292.86 × 27,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,762x = 1,853,541,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,541,452.98/48,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,012.01

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