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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,181, 66,563.10 and 38,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,181, 66,563.10 and 38,511.40 is: 53,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,181 : 66,563.10 = 38,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,181/66,563.10 = 38,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,181x = 66,563.10 × 38,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,181x = 2,563,438,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,438,169.34/48,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,204.34

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