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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,569.64, 67,044.84 and 37,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,569.64, 67,044.84 and 37,962.72 is: 52,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,569.64 : 67,044.84 = 37,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,569.64/67,044.84 = 37,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,569.64x = 67,044.84 × 37,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,569.64x = 2,545,204,488.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,204,488.36/48,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,403.20

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