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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,127.73, 72,181.88 and 13,067.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,127.73, 72,181.88 and 13,067.69 is: 19,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,127.73 : 72,181.88 = 13,067.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,127.73/72,181.88 = 13,067.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,127.73x = 72,181.88 × 13,067.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,127.73x = 943,250,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,250,366.12/48,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.90

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