Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,881.20, 68,618 and 48,881.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 48,881.20, 68,618 and 48,881.20 is: 68,618
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,881.20 : 68,618 = 48,881.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,881.20/68,618 = 48,881.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,881.20x = 68,618 × 48,881.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,881.20x = 3,354,130,181.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,354,130,181.60/48,881.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,618
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