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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,251.93, 73,889.58 and 15,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,251.93, 73,889.58 and 15,972 is: 23,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,251.93 : 73,889.58 = 15,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,251.93/73,889.58 = 15,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,251.93x = 73,889.58 × 15,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,251.93x = 1,180,164,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,164,371.76/49,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,961.79

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