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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,314.04, 73,971.60 and 14,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,314.04, 73,971.60 and 14,254 is: 21,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,314.04 : 73,971.60 = 14,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,314.04/73,971.60 = 14,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,314.04x = 73,971.60 × 14,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,314.04x = 1,054,391,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,391,186.40/49,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.16

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