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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,912.32, 67,560.08 and 37,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,912.32, 67,560.08 and 37,717.76 is: 52,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,912.32 : 67,560.08 = 37,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,912.32/67,560.08 = 37,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,912.32x = 67,560.08 × 37,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,912.32x = 2,548,214,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,214,883.02/48,912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,097.61

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