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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,246, 72,243.24 and 38,834.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,246, 72,243.24 and 38,834.61 is: 58,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,246 : 72,243.24 = 38,834.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,246/72,243.24 = 38,834.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,246x = 72,243.24 × 38,834.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,246x = 2,805,538,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,538,050.54/48,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,150.69

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