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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,252.78, 73,909.06 and 19,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,252.78, 73,909.06 and 19,668.14 is: 29,514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,252.78 : 73,909.06 = 19,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,252.78/73,909.06 = 19,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,252.78x = 73,909.06 × 19,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,252.78x = 1,453,653,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,653,805.66/49,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,514.14

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