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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,147.62, 72,230.47 and 21,854.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,147.62, 72,230.47 and 21,854.21 is: 32,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,147.62 : 72,230.47 = 21,854.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,147.62/72,230.47 = 21,854.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,147.62x = 72,230.47 × 21,854.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,147.62x = 1,578,539,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,539,443.99/48,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,785.41

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