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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,991.73, 67,609.31 and 27,486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,991.73, 67,609.31 and 27,486.23 is: 37,931.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,991.73 : 67,609.31 = 27,486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,991.73/67,609.31 = 27,486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,991.73x = 67,609.31 × 27,486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,991.73x = 1,858,325,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,325,248.18/48,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,931.41

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