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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,847.47, 67,377.45 and 38,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,847.47, 67,377.45 and 38,759.91 is: 53,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,847.47 : 67,377.45 = 38,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,847.47/67,377.45 = 38,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,847.47x = 67,377.45 × 38,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,847.47x = 2,611,543,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,543,898.03/48,847.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,463.24

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