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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,451.55, 72,215.96 and 48,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,451.55, 72,215.96 and 48,874.59 is: 67,291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,451.55 : 72,215.96 = 48,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,451.55/72,215.96 = 48,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,451.55x = 72,215.96 × 48,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,451.55x = 3,529,525,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,525,192.08/52,451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,291.15

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