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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,950.02, 67,546.82 and 27,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,950.02, 67,546.82 and 27,147 is: 37,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,950.02 : 67,546.82 = 27,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,950.02/67,546.82 = 27,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,950.02x = 67,546.82 × 27,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,950.02x = 1,833,693,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,693,522.54/48,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,460.53

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