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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,991.29, 67,608.69 and 36,704.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,991.29, 67,608.69 and 36,704.91 is: 50,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,991.29 : 67,608.69 = 36,704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,991.29/67,608.69 = 36,704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,991.29x = 67,608.69 × 36,704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,991.29x = 2,481,570,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,570,881.67/48,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,653.31

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