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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,955.78, 67,565.10 and 27,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,955.78, 67,565.10 and 27,741.88 is: 38,287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,955.78 : 67,565.10 = 27,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,955.78/67,565.10 = 27,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,955.78x = 67,565.10 × 27,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,955.78x = 1,874,382,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,382,896.39/48,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,287.26

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