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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,149.06, 73,728.40 and 19,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,149.06, 73,728.40 and 19,560 is: 29,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,149.06 : 73,728.40 = 19,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,149.06/73,728.40 = 19,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,149.06x = 73,728.40 × 19,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,149.06x = 1,442,127,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,127,504/49,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,341.91

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