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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,974.93, 67,513.13 and 38,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,974.93, 67,513.13 and 38,207.69 is: 52,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,974.93 : 67,513.13 = 38,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,974.93/67,513.13 = 38,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,974.93x = 67,513.13 × 38,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,974.93x = 2,579,520,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,520,837.49/48,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,670.23

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