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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,631.80, 72,785.70 and 35,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,631.80, 72,785.70 and 35,266.80 is: 52,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,631.80 : 72,785.70 = 35,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,631.80/72,785.70 = 35,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,631.80x = 72,785.70 × 35,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,631.80x = 2,566,918,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,918,724.76/48,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,782.72

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