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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,679.70, 68,335.90 and 48,679.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,679.70, 68,335.90 and 48,679.70 is: 68,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,679.70 : 68,335.90 = 48,679.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,679.70/68,335.90 = 48,679.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,679.70x = 68,335.90 × 48,679.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,679.70x = 3,326,571,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,571,111.23/48,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,335.90

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