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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,832.60, 73,254.68 and 15,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,832.60, 73,254.68 and 15,541 is: 23,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,832.60 : 73,254.68 = 15,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,832.60/73,254.68 = 15,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,832.60x = 73,254.68 × 15,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,832.60x = 1,138,450,981.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,450,981.88/48,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.34

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