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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,637.55, 67,104.38 and 38,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,637.55, 67,104.38 and 38,396.12 is: 52,974.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,637.55 : 67,104.38 = 38,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,637.55/67,104.38 = 38,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,637.55x = 67,104.38 × 38,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,637.55x = 2,576,547,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,547,587.47/48,637.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,974.45

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