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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,622.59, 72,904.71 and 19,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,622.59, 72,904.71 and 19,005.12 is: 28,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,622.59 : 72,904.71 = 19,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,622.59/72,904.71 = 19,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,622.59x = 72,904.71 × 19,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,622.59x = 1,385,562,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,562,762.12/48,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,496.28

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