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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,057.67, 72,112.36 and 19,997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,057.67, 72,112.36 and 19,997.09 is: 30,006.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,057.67 : 72,112.36 = 19,997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,057.67/72,112.36 = 19,997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,057.67x = 72,112.36 × 19,997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,057.67x = 1,442,037,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,037,353.03/48,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,006.39

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