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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,073.04, 72,090.08 and 19,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,073.04, 72,090.08 and 19,974 is: 29,952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,073.04 : 72,090.08 = 19,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,073.04/72,090.08 = 19,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,073.04x = 72,090.08 × 19,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,073.04x = 1,439,927,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,927,257.92/48,073.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,952.91

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