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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,229.65, 72,333.14 and 13,160.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,229.65, 72,333.14 and 13,160.97 is: 19,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,229.65 : 72,333.14 = 13,160.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,229.65/72,333.14 = 13,160.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,229.65x = 72,333.14 × 13,160.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,229.65x = 951,974,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,974,219.74/48,229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.36

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