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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,913.16, 67,349.04 and 38,201.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,913.16, 67,349.04 and 38,201.32 is: 52,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,913.16 : 67,349.04 = 38,201.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,913.16/67,349.04 = 38,201.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,913.16x = 67,349.04 × 38,201.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,913.16x = 2,572,822,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,822,228.73/48,913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,599.80

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