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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,858.40, 67,418.91 and 27,349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,858.40, 67,418.91 and 27,349.34 is: 37,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,858.40 : 67,418.91 = 27,349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,858.40/67,418.91 = 27,349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,858.40x = 67,418.91 × 27,349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,858.40x = 1,843,862,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,862,692.02/48,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.91

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