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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,791, 74,686.65 and 12,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,791, 74,686.65 and 12,855 is: 19,282.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,791 : 74,686.65 = 12,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,791/74,686.65 = 12,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,791x = 74,686.65 × 12,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,791x = 960,096,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,096,885.75/49,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,282.54

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