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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,558.11, 67,029 and 37,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,558.11, 67,029 and 37,951.16 is: 52,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,558.11 : 67,029 = 37,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,558.11/67,029 = 37,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,558.11x = 67,029 × 37,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,558.11x = 2,543,828,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,828,303.64/48,558.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,387.30

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