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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,423.24, 72,632.88 and 13,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,423.24, 72,632.88 and 13,362 is: 20,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,423.24 : 72,632.88 = 13,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,423.24/72,632.88 = 13,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,423.24x = 72,632.88 × 13,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,423.24x = 970,520,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,520,542.56/48,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.45

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