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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,062.91, 72,094.35 and 34,998.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,062.91, 72,094.35 and 34,998.42 is: 52,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,062.91 : 72,094.35 = 34,998.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,062.91/72,094.35 = 34,998.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,062.91x = 72,094.35 × 34,998.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,062.91x = 2,523,188,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,188,340.93/48,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,497.62

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