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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,322.63, 66,710.19 and 37,543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,322.63, 66,710.19 and 37,543.33 is: 51,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,322.63 : 66,710.19 = 37,543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,322.63/66,710.19 = 37,543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,322.63x = 66,710.19 × 37,543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,322.63x = 2,504,522,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,522,677.53/48,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,829.19

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