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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,595.32, 72,909.18 and 17,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,595.32, 72,909.18 and 17,433 is: 26,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,595.32 : 72,909.18 = 17,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,595.32/72,909.18 = 17,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,595.32x = 72,909.18 × 17,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,595.32x = 1,271,025,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,025,734.94/48,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.31

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