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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,041, 73,561.68 and 12,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,041, 73,561.68 and 12,105 is: 18,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,041 : 73,561.68 = 12,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,041/73,561.68 = 12,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,041x = 73,561.68 × 12,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,041x = 890,464,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,464,136.40/49,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.54

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