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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,014.82, 71,973 and 18,424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,014.82, 71,973 and 18,424.71 is: 27,618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,014.82 : 71,973 = 18,424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,014.82/71,973 = 18,424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,014.82x = 71,973 × 18,424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,014.82x = 1,326,081,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,081,652.83/48,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,618.17

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