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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,254, 73,881 and 12,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,254, 73,881 and 12,318 is: 18,477

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,254 : 73,881 = 12,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,254/73,881 = 12,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,254x = 73,881 × 12,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,254x = 910,066,158
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,066,158/49,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477

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