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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,557.61, 67,028.31 and 37,950.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,557.61, 67,028.31 and 37,950.66 is: 52,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,557.61 : 67,028.31 = 37,950.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,557.61/67,028.31 = 37,950.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,557.61x = 67,028.31 × 37,950.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,557.61x = 2,543,768,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,768,603.18/48,557.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,386.61

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