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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,231.93, 72,358.48 and 16,209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,231.93, 72,358.48 and 16,209.87 is: 24,318.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,231.93 : 72,358.48 = 16,209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,231.93/72,358.48 = 16,209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,231.93x = 72,358.48 × 16,209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,231.93x = 1,172,921,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,921,303.12/48,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,318.36

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