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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,627, 72,940.50 and 11,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,627, 72,940.50 and 11,691 is: 17,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,627 : 72,940.50 = 11,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,627/72,940.50 = 11,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,627x = 72,940.50 × 11,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,627x = 852,747,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,747,385.50/48,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,536.50

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