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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,474.70, 72,713.76 and 13,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,474.70, 72,713.76 and 13,417 is: 20,125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,474.70 : 72,713.76 = 13,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,474.70/72,713.76 = 13,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,474.70x = 72,713.76 × 13,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,474.70x = 975,600,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,600,517.92/48,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.97

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