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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,287.28, 72,323.88 and 37,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,287.28, 72,323.88 and 37,111.68 is: 55,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,287.28 : 72,323.88 = 37,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,287.28/72,323.88 = 37,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,287.28x = 72,323.88 × 37,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,287.28x = 2,684,060,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,060,690.92/48,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,585.25

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