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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,444.89, 74,167.35 and 12,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,444.89, 74,167.35 and 12,005.01 is: 18,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,444.89 : 74,167.35 = 12,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,444.89/74,167.35 = 12,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,444.89x = 74,167.35 × 12,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,444.89x = 890,379,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,379,778.42/49,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.52

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