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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,477.32, 72,671.96 and 17,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,477.32, 72,671.96 and 17,305.28 is: 25,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,477.32 : 72,671.96 = 17,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,477.32/72,671.96 = 17,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,477.32x = 72,671.96 × 17,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,477.32x = 1,257,608,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,608,615.95/48,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.21

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