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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,762.10, 68,359.10 and 48,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,762.10, 68,359.10 and 48,762.10 is: 68,359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,762.10 : 68,359.10 = 48,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,762.10/68,359.10 = 48,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,762.10x = 68,359.10 × 48,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,762.10x = 3,333,333,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,333,270.11/48,762.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,359.10

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