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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,846.39, 67,334.54 and 38,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,846.39, 67,334.54 and 38,217.57 is: 52,682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,846.39 : 67,334.54 = 38,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,846.39/67,334.54 = 38,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,846.39x = 67,334.54 × 38,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,846.39x = 2,573,362,304.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,362,304.78/48,846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,682.75

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