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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,673.52, 67,090.44 and 38,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,673.52, 67,090.44 and 38,044.40 is: 52,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,673.52 : 67,090.44 = 38,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,673.52/67,090.44 = 38,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,673.52x = 67,090.44 × 38,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,673.52x = 2,552,415,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,415,535.54/48,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,439.51

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