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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,995.64, 73,427.22 and 35,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,995.64, 73,427.22 and 35,114.04 is: 52,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,995.64 : 73,427.22 = 35,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,995.64/73,427.22 = 35,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,995.64x = 73,427.22 × 35,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,995.64x = 2,578,326,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,326,340.17/48,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,623.59

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