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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,275.43, 72,347.52 and 35,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,275.43, 72,347.52 and 35,842.34 is: 53,714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,275.43 : 72,347.52 = 35,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,275.43/72,347.52 = 35,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,275.43x = 72,347.52 × 35,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,275.43x = 2,593,104,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,104,048.26/48,275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,714.78

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