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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,307.54, 72,346.76 and 38,280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,307.54, 72,346.76 and 38,280.04 is: 57,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,307.54 : 72,346.76 = 38,280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,307.54/72,346.76 = 38,280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,307.54x = 72,346.76 × 38,280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,307.54x = 2,769,436,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,436,494.40/48,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,329.28

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