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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,607.70, 68,235.10 and 48,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,607.70, 68,235.10 and 48,607.70 is: 68,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,607.70 : 68,235.10 = 48,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,607.70/68,235.10 = 48,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,607.70x = 68,235.10 × 48,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,607.70x = 3,316,751,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,751,270.27/48,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,235.10

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