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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,985.63, 67,595.84 and 27,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,985.63, 67,595.84 and 27,182.45 is: 37,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,985.63 : 67,595.84 = 27,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,985.63/67,595.84 = 27,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,985.63x = 67,595.84 × 27,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,985.63x = 1,837,420,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,420,574.09/48,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,509.38

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