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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,256.54, 72,393.33 and 16,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,256.54, 72,393.33 and 16,664.11 is: 24,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,256.54 : 72,393.33 = 16,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,256.54/72,393.33 = 16,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,256.54x = 72,393.33 × 16,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,256.54x = 1,206,370,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,370,414.39/48,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.11

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