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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,832.62, 67,384.35 and 38,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,832.62, 67,384.35 and 38,785.38 is: 53,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,832.62 : 67,384.35 = 38,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,832.62/67,384.35 = 38,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,832.62x = 67,384.35 × 38,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,832.62x = 2,613,527,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,527,620.80/48,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,520.12

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