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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,615.14, 74,423.91 and 12,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,615.14, 74,423.91 and 12,679.14 is: 19,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,615.14 : 74,423.91 = 12,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,615.14/74,423.91 = 12,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,615.14x = 74,423.91 × 12,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,615.14x = 943,631,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,631,174.24/49,615.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,019.02

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