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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,658.14, 67,166.43 and 37,881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,658.14, 67,166.43 and 37,881.66 is: 52,290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,658.14 : 67,166.43 = 37,881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,658.14/67,166.43 = 37,881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,658.14x = 67,166.43 × 37,881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,658.14x = 2,544,375,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,375,864.67/48,658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,290.86

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