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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,164.44, 72,246.66 and 20,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,164.44, 72,246.66 and 20,443 is: 30,664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,164.44 : 72,246.66 = 20,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,164.44/72,246.66 = 20,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,164.44x = 72,246.66 × 20,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,164.44x = 1,476,938,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,938,470.38/48,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,664.50

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