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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,038.19, 71,998.97 and 34,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,038.19, 71,998.97 and 34,002.33 is: 50,962.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,038.19 : 71,998.97 = 34,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,038.19/71,998.97 = 34,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,038.19x = 71,998.97 × 34,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,038.19x = 2,448,132,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,132,567.59/48,038.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,962.22

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