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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,011.80, 72,017.70 and 48,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,011.80, 72,017.70 and 48,011.80 is: 72,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,011.80 : 72,017.70 = 48,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,011.80/72,017.70 = 48,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,011.80x = 72,017.70 × 48,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,011.80x = 3,457,699,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,699,408.86/48,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,017.70

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