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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,241.38, 66,613.68 and 36,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,241.38, 66,613.68 and 36,283.89 is: 50,102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,241.38 : 66,613.68 = 36,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,241.38/66,613.68 = 36,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,241.38x = 66,613.68 × 36,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,241.38x = 2,417,003,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,003,437.62/48,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,102.29

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