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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,962.88, 67,442.76 and 38,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,962.88, 67,442.76 and 38,333.52 is: 52,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,962.88 : 67,442.76 = 38,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,962.88/67,442.76 = 38,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,962.88x = 67,442.76 × 38,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,962.88x = 2,585,318,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,318,389.32/48,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,801.60

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