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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,298.11, 66,574.41 and 38,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,298.11, 66,574.41 and 38,072.48 is: 52,479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,298.11 : 66,574.41 = 38,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,298.11/66,574.41 = 38,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,298.11x = 66,574.41 × 38,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,298.11x = 2,534,652,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,652,970.54/48,298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,479.34

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