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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,795.36, 67,333.86 and 27,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,795.36, 67,333.86 and 27,285 is: 37,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,795.36 : 67,333.86 = 27,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,795.36/67,333.86 = 27,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,795.36x = 67,333.86 × 27,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,795.36x = 1,837,204,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,204,370.10/48,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,651.21

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