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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,811.05, 67,358.88 and 27,590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,811.05, 67,358.88 and 27,590.31 is: 38,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,811.05 : 67,358.88 = 27,590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,811.05/67,358.88 = 27,590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,811.05x = 67,358.88 × 27,590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,811.05x = 1,858,452,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,452,380.45/48,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,074.42

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