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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,951.34, 67,546.90 and 27,436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,951.34, 67,546.90 and 27,436.14 is: 37,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,951.34 : 67,546.90 = 27,436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,951.34/67,546.90 = 27,436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,951.34x = 67,546.90 × 27,436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,951.34x = 1,853,226,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,226,204.97/48,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.54

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