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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,211.60, 72,317.40 and 17,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,211.60, 72,317.40 and 17,042.80 is: 25,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,211.60 : 72,317.40 = 17,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,211.60/72,317.40 = 17,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,211.60x = 72,317.40 × 17,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,211.60x = 1,232,490,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,490,984.72/48,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.20

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