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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,261.19, 72,292.15 and 35,795.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,261.19, 72,292.15 and 35,795.29 is: 53,619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,261.19 : 72,292.15 = 35,795.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,261.19/72,292.15 = 35,795.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,261.19x = 72,292.15 × 35,795.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,261.19x = 2,587,718,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,718,473.97/48,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,619.04

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