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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,940.70, 68,672.50 and 48,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,940.70, 68,672.50 and 48,940.70 is: 68,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,940.70 : 68,672.50 = 48,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,940.70/68,672.50 = 48,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,940.70x = 68,672.50 × 48,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,940.70x = 3,360,880,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,880,220.75/48,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,672.50

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