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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,668.61, 72,974.97 and 19,051.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,668.61, 72,974.97 and 19,051.77 is: 28,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,668.61 : 72,974.97 = 19,051.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,668.61/72,974.97 = 19,051.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,668.61x = 72,974.97 × 19,051.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,668.61x = 1,390,302,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,302,344.20/48,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,566.72

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