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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,056.08, 72,109.96 and 19,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,056.08, 72,109.96 and 19,995.50 is: 30,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,056.08 : 72,109.96 = 19,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,056.08/72,109.96 = 19,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,056.08x = 72,109.96 × 19,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,056.08x = 1,441,874,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,874,705.18/48,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.00

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