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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,778.52, 67,316.52 and 27,557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,778.52, 67,316.52 and 27,557.96 is: 38,031.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,778.52 : 67,316.52 = 27,557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,778.52/67,316.52 = 27,557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,778.52x = 67,316.52 × 27,557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,778.52x = 1,855,105,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,105,965.50/48,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,031.21

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