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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,247.61, 73,860.60 and 14,179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,247.61, 73,860.60 and 14,179.65 is: 21,266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,247.61 : 73,860.60 = 14,179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,247.61/73,860.60 = 14,179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,247.61x = 73,860.60 × 14,179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,247.61x = 1,047,317,456.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,317,456.79/49,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.36

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