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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,623.26, 72,905.73 and 19,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,623.26, 72,905.73 and 19,005.82 is: 28,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,623.26 : 72,905.73 = 19,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,623.26/72,905.73 = 19,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,623.26x = 72,905.73 × 19,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,623.26x = 1,385,633,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,633,181.35/48,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,497.33

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