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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,673.35, 67,153.55 and 38,431.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,673.35, 67,153.55 and 38,431.89 is: 53,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,673.35 : 67,153.55 = 38,431.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,673.35/67,153.55 = 38,431.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,673.35x = 67,153.55 × 38,431.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,673.35x = 2,580,837,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,837,654.55/48,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,023.63

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