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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,932.28, 67,662.50 and 38,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,932.28, 67,662.50 and 38,843.24 is: 53,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,932.28 : 67,662.50 = 38,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,932.28/67,662.50 = 38,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,932.28x = 67,662.50 × 38,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,932.28x = 2,628,230,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,230,193.97/48,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,711.58

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