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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,211.10, 72,316.65 and 17,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,211.10, 72,316.65 and 17,042.30 is: 25,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,211.10 : 72,316.65 = 17,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,211.10/72,316.65 = 17,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,211.10x = 72,316.65 × 17,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,211.10x = 1,232,442,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,442,044.30/48,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,563.45

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