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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,167.52, 72,262.08 and 17,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,167.52, 72,262.08 and 17,005.20 is: 25,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,167.52 : 72,262.08 = 17,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,167.52/72,262.08 = 17,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,167.52x = 72,262.08 × 17,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,167.52x = 1,228,831,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,831,122.82/48,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,511.61

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