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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,651.68, 72,985.20 and 15,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,651.68, 72,985.20 and 15,812 is: 23,720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,651.68 : 72,985.20 = 15,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,651.68/72,985.20 = 15,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,651.68x = 72,985.20 × 15,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,651.68x = 1,154,041,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,041,982.40/48,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,720.50

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