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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,888.12, 67,391.94 and 38,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,888.12, 67,391.94 and 38,259.24 is: 52,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,888.12 : 67,391.94 = 38,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,888.12/67,391.94 = 38,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,888.12x = 67,391.94 × 38,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,888.12x = 2,578,364,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,364,406.53/48,888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,740.10

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