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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,007.14, 71,979.90 and 19,946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,007.14, 71,979.90 and 19,946.58 is: 29,907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,007.14 : 71,979.90 = 19,946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,007.14/71,979.90 = 19,946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,007.14x = 71,979.90 × 19,946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,007.14x = 1,435,752,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,752,833.74/48,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,907.07

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