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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,699.88, 67,297.20 and 36,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,699.88, 67,297.20 and 36,741.88 is: 50,772.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,699.88 : 67,297.20 = 36,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,699.88/67,297.20 = 36,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,699.88x = 67,297.20 × 36,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,699.88x = 2,472,625,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,625,646.74/48,699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,772.73

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