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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,259.44, 72,371.36 and 16,661.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,259.44, 72,371.36 and 16,661.42 is: 24,985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,259.44 : 72,371.36 = 16,661.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,259.44/72,371.36 = 16,661.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,259.44x = 72,371.36 × 16,661.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,259.44x = 1,205,809,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,809,624.93/48,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.98

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