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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,623.40, 72,905.93 and 22,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,623.40, 72,905.93 and 22,295.16 is: 33,429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,623.40 : 72,905.93 = 22,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,623.40/72,905.93 = 22,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,623.40x = 72,905.93 × 22,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,623.40x = 1,625,449,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,449,374.30/48,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,429.36

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