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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,056.58, 72,110.73 and 19,995.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,056.58, 72,110.73 and 19,995.99 is: 30,004.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,056.58 : 72,110.73 = 19,995.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,056.58/72,110.73 = 19,995.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,056.58x = 72,110.73 × 19,995.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,056.58x = 1,441,925,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,925,435.97/48,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,004.75

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