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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,741.35, 67,279.41 and 34,569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,741.35, 67,279.41 and 34,569.59 is: 47,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,741.35 : 67,279.41 = 34,569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,741.35/67,279.41 = 34,569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,741.35x = 67,279.41 × 34,569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,741.35x = 2,325,821,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,821,282.74/48,741.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,717.63

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