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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,845.89, 67,333.84 and 38,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,845.89, 67,333.84 and 38,217.07 is: 52,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,845.89 : 67,333.84 = 38,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,845.89/67,333.84 = 38,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,845.89x = 67,333.84 × 38,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,845.89x = 2,573,302,076.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,302,076.65/48,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,682.06

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