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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,007.43, 73,511.66 and 19,425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,007.43, 73,511.66 and 19,425.52 is: 29,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,007.43 : 73,511.66 = 19,425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,007.43/73,511.66 = 19,425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,007.43x = 73,511.66 × 19,425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,007.43x = 1,428,002,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,002,221.56/49,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,138.48

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