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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,237.09, 72,362.93 and 17,069.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,237.09, 72,362.93 and 17,069.91 is: 25,607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,237.09 : 72,362.93 = 17,069.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,237.09/72,362.93 = 17,069.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,237.09x = 72,362.93 × 17,069.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,237.09x = 1,235,228,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,228,617.09/48,237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.44

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