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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,966.78, 67,612.24 and 37,618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,966.78, 67,612.24 and 37,618.38 is: 51,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,966.78 : 67,612.24 = 37,618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,966.78/67,612.24 = 37,618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,966.78x = 67,612.24 × 37,618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,966.78x = 2,543,462,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,462,936.97/48,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,942.62

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