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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,026.67, 71,990.06 and 19,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,026.67, 71,990.06 and 19,962 is: 29,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,026.67 : 71,990.06 = 19,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,026.67/71,990.06 = 19,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,026.67x = 71,990.06 × 19,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,026.67x = 1,437,065,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,065,477.91/48,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,922.24

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