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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,676.88, 72,983.94 and 19,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,676.88, 72,983.94 and 19,097.71 is: 28,634.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,676.88 : 72,983.94 = 19,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,676.88/72,983.94 = 19,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,676.88x = 72,983.94 × 19,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,676.88x = 1,393,825,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,825,866.70/48,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,634.25

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