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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.48, 67,569.93 and 27,749.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.48, 67,569.93 and 27,749.07 is: 38,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.48 : 67,569.93 = 27,749.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.48/67,569.93 = 27,749.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.48x = 67,569.93 × 27,749.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.48x = 1,875,002,717.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,002,717.47/48,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,291.56

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