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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,767, 67,301.34 and 27,545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,767, 67,301.34 and 27,545.72 is: 38,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,767 : 67,301.34 = 27,545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,767/67,301.34 = 27,545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,767x = 67,301.34 × 27,545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,767x = 1,853,863,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,863,867.26/48,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,014.72

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