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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,279.58, 73,931 and 15,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,279.58, 73,931 and 15,997.08 is: 23,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,279.58 : 73,931 = 15,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,279.58/73,931 = 15,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,279.58x = 73,931 × 15,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,279.58x = 1,182,680,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,680,121.48/49,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.40

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