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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,268, 73,913.70 and 15,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,268, 73,913.70 and 15,988.16 is: 23,986.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,268 : 73,913.70 = 15,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,268/73,913.70 = 15,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,268x = 73,913.70 × 15,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,268x = 1,181,744,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,744,061.79/49,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.04

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