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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,011.52, 71,994.27 and 22,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,011.52, 71,994.27 and 22,689.96 is: 34,024.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,011.52 : 71,994.27 = 22,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,011.52/71,994.27 = 22,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,011.52x = 71,994.27 × 22,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,011.52x = 1,633,547,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,547,106.53/48,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,024.07

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