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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,261, 73,891.50 and 12,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,261, 73,891.50 and 12,325 is: 18,487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,261 : 73,891.50 = 12,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,261/73,891.50 = 12,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,261x = 73,891.50 × 12,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,261x = 910,712,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,712,737.50/49,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.50

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