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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,934.77, 74,902.44 and 16,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,934.77, 74,902.44 and 16,654.74 is: 24,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,934.77 : 74,902.44 = 16,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,934.77/74,902.44 = 16,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,934.77x = 74,902.44 × 16,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,934.77x = 1,247,480,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,480,663.57/49,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.21

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