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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,848.27, 67,337.12 and 38,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,848.27, 67,337.12 and 38,219.45 is: 52,685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,848.27 : 67,337.12 = 38,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,848.27/67,337.12 = 38,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,848.27x = 67,337.12 × 38,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,848.27x = 2,573,587,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,587,449.85/48,848.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,685.34

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