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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,811.98, 67,366.44 and 27,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,811.98, 67,366.44 and 27,591.06 is: 38,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,811.98 : 67,366.44 = 27,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,811.98/67,366.44 = 27,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,811.98x = 67,366.44 × 27,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,811.98x = 1,858,711,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,711,488.03/48,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,079.00

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