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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,311.04, 73,967.10 and 14,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,311.04, 73,967.10 and 14,251 is: 21,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,311.04 : 73,967.10 = 14,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,311.04/73,967.10 = 14,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,311.04x = 73,967.10 × 14,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,311.04x = 1,054,105,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,105,142.10/49,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.66

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