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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,778.44, 67,314.09 and 27,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,778.44, 67,314.09 and 27,557.70 is: 38,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,778.44 : 67,314.09 = 27,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,778.44/67,314.09 = 27,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,778.44x = 67,314.09 × 27,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,778.44x = 1,855,021,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,021,497.99/48,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,029.54

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