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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,161.28, 72,252.72 and 16,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,161.28, 72,252.72 and 16,996.80 is: 25,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,161.28 : 72,252.72 = 16,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,161.28/72,252.72 = 16,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,161.28x = 72,252.72 × 16,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,161.28x = 1,228,065,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,065,031.30/48,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,499.01

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