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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,984.57, 67,526.40 and 38,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,984.57, 67,526.40 and 38,217.36 is: 52,683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,984.57 : 67,526.40 = 38,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,984.57/67,526.40 = 38,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,984.57x = 67,526.40 × 38,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,984.57x = 2,580,680,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,680,738.30/48,984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,683.54

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