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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,486.24, 66,828.78 and 36,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,486.24, 66,828.78 and 36,997.20 is: 50,993.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,486.24 : 66,828.78 = 36,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,486.24/66,828.78 = 36,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,486.24x = 66,828.78 × 36,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,486.24x = 2,472,477,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,477,739.42/48,486.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,993.39

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