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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,659.55, 72,983.04 and 15,382.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,659.55, 72,983.04 and 15,382.99 is: 23,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,659.55 : 72,983.04 = 15,382.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,659.55/72,983.04 = 15,382.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,659.55x = 72,983.04 × 15,382.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,659.55x = 1,122,697,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,697,374.49/48,659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.50

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