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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,005.27, 71,977.08 and 19,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,005.27, 71,977.08 and 19,944.71 is: 29,904.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,005.27 : 71,977.08 = 19,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,005.27/71,977.08 = 19,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,005.27x = 71,977.08 × 19,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,005.27x = 1,435,562,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,562,067.47/48,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,904.26

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