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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,452.61, 72,709.70 and 25,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,452.61, 72,709.70 and 25,079.06 is: 37,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,452.61 : 72,709.70 = 25,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,452.61/72,709.70 = 25,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,452.61x = 72,709.70 × 25,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,452.61x = 1,823,490,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,490,439.94/48,452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,634.51

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