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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,630.30, 72,783.45 and 35,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,630.30, 72,783.45 and 35,265.30 is: 52,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,630.30 : 72,783.45 = 35,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,630.30/72,783.45 = 35,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,630.30x = 72,783.45 × 35,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,630.30x = 2,566,730,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,730,199.29/48,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,780.47

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