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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,154.62, 72,213.33 and 16,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,154.62, 72,213.33 and 16,558.71 is: 24,831.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,154.62 : 72,213.33 = 16,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,154.62/72,213.33 = 16,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,154.62x = 72,213.33 × 16,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,154.62x = 1,195,759,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,759,589.60/48,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.67

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