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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,043, 73,564.68 and 12,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,043, 73,564.68 and 12,107 is: 18,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,043 : 73,564.68 = 12,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,043/73,564.68 = 12,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,043x = 73,564.68 × 12,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,043x = 890,647,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,647,580.76/49,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.54

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