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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,388.77, 66,730.68 and 32,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,388.77, 66,730.68 and 32,007.24 is: 44,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,388.77 : 66,730.68 = 32,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,388.77/66,730.68 = 32,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,388.77x = 66,730.68 × 32,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,388.77x = 2,135,864,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,864,890.12/48,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,139.68

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