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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,063.14, 73,594.71 and 12,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,063.14, 73,594.71 and 12,127.14 is: 18,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,063.14 : 73,594.71 = 12,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,063.14/73,594.71 = 12,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,063.14x = 73,594.71 × 12,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,063.14x = 892,493,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,493,351.43/49,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.71

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