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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,151.47, 72,086.66 and 28,099.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,151.47, 72,086.66 and 28,099.51 is: 42,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,151.47 : 72,086.66 = 28,099.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,151.47/72,086.66 = 28,099.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,151.47x = 72,086.66 × 28,099.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,151.47x = 2,025,599,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,599,823.54/48,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,067.25

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