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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,160.92, 72,244.62 and 18,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,160.92, 72,244.62 and 18,579 is: 27,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,160.92 : 72,244.62 = 18,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,160.92/72,244.62 = 18,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,160.92x = 72,244.62 × 18,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,160.92x = 1,342,232,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,232,794.98/48,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,869.75

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