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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,464, 74,193.57 and 16,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,464, 74,193.57 and 16,180.02 is: 24,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,464 : 74,193.57 = 16,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,464/74,193.57 = 16,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,464x = 74,193.57 × 16,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,464x = 1,200,453,446.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,453,446.47/49,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.24

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