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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,182.46, 71,994.68 and 34,791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,182.46, 71,994.68 and 34,791.72 is: 51,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,182.46 : 71,994.68 = 34,791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,182.46/71,994.68 = 34,791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,182.46x = 71,994.68 × 34,791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,182.46x = 2,504,818,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,818,574.09/48,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,986.11

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