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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,883.70, 68,621.50 and 48,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,883.70, 68,621.50 and 48,883.70 is: 68,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,883.70 : 68,621.50 = 48,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,883.70/68,621.50 = 48,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,883.70x = 68,621.50 × 48,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,883.70x = 3,354,472,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,472,819.55/48,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,621.50

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