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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,209.94, 73,826.62 and 15,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,209.94, 73,826.62 and 15,930 is: 23,898.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,209.94 : 73,826.62 = 15,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,209.94/73,826.62 = 15,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,209.94x = 73,826.62 × 15,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,209.94x = 1,176,058,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,058,056.60/49,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.79

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