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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,382, 84,340 and 48,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,382, 84,340 and 48,784.88 is: 67,031.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,382 : 84,340 = 48,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,382/84,340 = 48,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,382x = 84,340 × 48,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,382x = 4,114,516,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,516,779.20/61,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,031.32

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