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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,377.54, 72,593.94 and 18,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,377.54, 72,593.94 and 18,791.52 is: 28,198.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,377.54 : 72,593.94 = 18,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,377.54/72,593.94 = 18,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,377.54x = 72,593.94 × 18,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,377.54x = 1,364,150,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,150,475.39/48,377.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,198.02

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