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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,982.70, 68,731.30 and 48,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,982.70, 68,731.30 and 48,982.70 is: 68,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,982.70 : 68,731.30 = 48,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,982.70/68,731.30 = 48,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,982.70x = 68,731.30 × 48,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,982.70x = 3,366,644,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,644,648.51/48,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,731.30

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