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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,214.61, 73,821.96 and 14,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,214.61, 73,821.96 and 14,154.21 is: 21,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,214.61 : 73,821.96 = 14,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,214.61/73,821.96 = 14,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,214.61x = 73,821.96 × 14,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,214.61x = 1,044,891,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,891,524.45/49,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,231.33

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