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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,266, 73,899 and 12,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,266, 73,899 and 12,330 is: 18,495

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,266 : 73,899 = 12,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,266/73,899 = 12,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,266x = 73,899 × 12,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,266x = 911,174,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,174,670/49,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,495

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