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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,261.93, 72,375.12 and 16,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,261.93, 72,375.12 and 16,663.92 is: 24,989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,261.93 : 72,375.12 = 16,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,261.93/72,375.12 = 16,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,261.93x = 72,375.12 × 16,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,261.93x = 1,206,053,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,053,209.67/48,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.74

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