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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,844.89, 67,332.47 and 38,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,844.89, 67,332.47 and 38,216.07 is: 52,680.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,844.89 : 67,332.47 = 38,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,844.89/67,332.47 = 38,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,844.89x = 67,332.47 × 38,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,844.89x = 2,573,182,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,182,195.71/48,844.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,680.68

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