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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,954.49, 67,474.97 and 37,465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,954.49, 67,474.97 and 37,465.45 is: 51,639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,954.49 : 67,474.97 = 37,465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,954.49/67,474.97 = 37,465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,954.49x = 67,474.97 × 37,465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,954.49x = 2,527,979,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,979,927.46/48,954.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,639.39

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