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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,714.96, 67,272.08 and 35,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,714.96, 67,272.08 and 35,855.40 is: 49,513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,714.96 : 67,272.08 = 35,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,714.96/67,272.08 = 35,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,714.96x = 67,272.08 × 35,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,714.96x = 2,412,067,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,067,157.96/48,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,513.89

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