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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,174.93, 66,544.95 and 36,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,174.93, 66,544.95 and 36,982.74 is: 51,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,174.93 : 66,544.95 = 36,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,174.93/66,544.95 = 36,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,174.93x = 66,544.95 × 36,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,174.93x = 2,461,014,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,014,584.16/48,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,084.96

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