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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,922.16, 67,582.47 and 38,260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,922.16, 67,582.47 and 38,260.53 is: 52,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,922.16 : 67,582.47 = 38,260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,922.16/67,582.47 = 38,260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,922.16x = 67,582.47 × 38,260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,922.16x = 2,585,741,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,741,120.91/48,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,854.20

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