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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,925.14, 67,513.44 and 27,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,925.14, 67,513.44 and 27,120 is: 37,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,925.14 : 67,513.44 = 27,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,925.14/67,513.44 = 27,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,925.14x = 67,513.44 × 27,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,925.14x = 1,830,964,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,964,492.80/48,925.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,423.80

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