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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,082.59, 72,132.12 and 14,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,082.59, 72,132.12 and 14,802 is: 22,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,082.59 : 72,132.12 = 14,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,082.59/72,132.12 = 14,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,082.59x = 72,132.12 × 14,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,082.59x = 1,067,699,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,699,640.24/48,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.54

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