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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,039, 73,558.68 and 12,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,039, 73,558.68 and 12,103 is: 18,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,039 : 73,558.68 = 12,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,039/73,558.68 = 12,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,039x = 73,558.68 × 12,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,039x = 890,280,704.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,280,704.04/49,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.54

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