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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,275.19, 72,313.16 and 35,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,275.19, 72,313.16 and 35,809.29 is: 53,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,275.19 : 72,313.16 = 35,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,275.19/72,313.16 = 35,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,275.19x = 72,313.16 × 35,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,275.19x = 2,589,482,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,482,738.21/48,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,640.03

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