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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,316.74, 72,464.18 and 22,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,316.74, 72,464.18 and 22,029 is: 33,038.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,316.74 : 72,464.18 = 22,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,316.74/72,464.18 = 22,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,316.74x = 72,464.18 × 22,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,316.74x = 1,596,313,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,313,311.08/48,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,038.51

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