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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,828, 74,753.84 and 16,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,828, 74,753.84 and 16,996 is: 25,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,828 : 74,753.84 = 16,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,828/74,753.84 = 16,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,828x = 74,753.84 × 16,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,828x = 1,270,516,264.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,516,264.64/49,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,498.04

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