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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,170.03, 72,247.74 and 16,575.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,170.03, 72,247.74 and 16,575.17 is: 24,860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,170.03 : 72,247.74 = 16,575.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,170.03/72,247.74 = 16,575.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,170.03x = 72,247.74 × 16,575.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,170.03x = 1,197,518,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,518,572.62/48,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.24

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