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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,251.70, 72,377.55 and 29,819.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,251.70, 72,377.55 and 29,819.70 is: 44,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,251.70 : 72,377.55 = 29,819.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,251.70/72,377.55 = 29,819.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,251.70x = 72,377.55 × 29,819.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,251.70x = 2,158,276,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,276,827.74/48,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,729.55

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