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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,227.46, 72,253.70 and 35,608.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,227.46, 72,253.70 and 35,608.47 is: 53,348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,227.46 : 72,253.70 = 35,608.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,227.46/72,253.70 = 35,608.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,227.46x = 72,253.70 × 35,608.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,227.46x = 2,572,843,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,843,708.84/48,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,348.11

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