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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,995.76, 67,614.96 and 27,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,995.76, 67,614.96 and 27,774.60 is: 38,329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,995.76 : 67,614.96 = 27,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,995.76/67,614.96 = 27,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,995.76x = 67,614.96 × 27,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,995.76x = 1,877,978,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,978,468.02/48,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,329.41

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