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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,705.30, 67,244.58 and 39,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,705.30, 67,244.58 and 39,774.24 is: 54,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,705.30 : 67,244.58 = 39,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,705.30/67,244.58 = 39,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,705.30x = 67,244.58 × 39,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,705.30x = 2,674,602,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,602,063.62/48,705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,913.98

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