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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,731.93, 74,597.14 and 12,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,731.93, 74,597.14 and 12,292 is: 18,437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,731.93 : 74,597.14 = 12,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,731.93/74,597.14 = 12,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,731.93x = 74,597.14 × 12,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,731.93x = 916,948,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,948,044.88/49,731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.81

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