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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,031.70, 72,019.76 and 23,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,031.70, 72,019.76 and 23,037.72 is: 34,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,031.70 : 72,019.76 = 23,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,031.70/72,019.76 = 23,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,031.70x = 72,019.76 × 23,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,031.70x = 1,659,171,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,171,065.35/48,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,543.25

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