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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,767.13, 67,297.84 and 27,257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,767.13, 67,297.84 and 27,257.38 is: 37,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,767.13 : 67,297.84 = 27,257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,767.13/67,297.84 = 27,257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,767.13x = 67,297.84 × 27,257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,767.13x = 1,834,362,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,362,561.67/48,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,614.73

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