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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,973.44, 67,581.96 and 27,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,973.44, 67,581.96 and 27,759.54 is: 38,307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,973.44 : 67,581.96 = 27,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,973.44/67,581.96 = 27,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,973.44x = 67,581.96 × 27,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,973.44x = 1,876,044,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,044,121.90/48,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,307.38

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