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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,252.22, 72,364.46 and 16,654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,252.22, 72,364.46 and 16,654.07 is: 24,976.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,252.22 : 72,364.46 = 16,654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,252.22/72,364.46 = 16,654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,252.22x = 72,364.46 × 16,654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,252.22x = 1,205,162,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,162,699.08/48,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.32

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