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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,786.51, 67,323.96 and 27,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,786.51, 67,323.96 and 27,276.29 is: 37,640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,786.51 : 67,323.96 = 27,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,786.51/67,323.96 = 27,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,786.51x = 67,323.96 × 27,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,786.51x = 1,836,347,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,347,520.29/48,786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,640.48

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