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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,062.84, 72,018.10 and 34,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,062.84, 72,018.10 and 34,853.36 is: 52,224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,062.84 : 72,018.10 = 34,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,062.84/72,018.10 = 34,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,062.84x = 72,018.10 × 34,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,062.84x = 2,510,072,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,072,765.82/48,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,224.81

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