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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,222.72, 66,571.20 and 36,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,222.72, 66,571.20 and 36,798.48 is: 50,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,222.72 : 66,571.20 = 36,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,222.72/66,571.20 = 36,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,222.72x = 66,571.20 × 36,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,222.72x = 2,449,718,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,718,971.78/48,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,800.10

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