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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,999.58, 67,615.33 and 27,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,999.58, 67,615.33 and 27,486.34 is: 37,928.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,999.58 : 67,615.33 = 27,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,999.58/67,615.33 = 27,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,999.58x = 67,615.33 × 27,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,999.58x = 1,858,497,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,497,840.68/48,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,928.85

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