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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,766, 67,299.96 and 27,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,766, 67,299.96 and 27,544.72 is: 38,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,766 : 67,299.96 = 27,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,766/67,299.96 = 27,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,766x = 67,299.96 × 27,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,766x = 1,853,758,554.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,758,554.21/48,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,013.34

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