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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,151.62, 72,227.43 and 13,096.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,151.62, 72,227.43 and 13,096.44 is: 19,644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,151.62 : 72,227.43 = 13,096.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,151.62/72,227.43 = 13,096.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,151.62x = 72,227.43 × 13,096.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,151.62x = 945,922,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,922,203.35/48,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.66

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