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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,951.62, 74,905.56 and 18,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,951.62, 74,905.56 and 18,765 is: 28,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,951.62 : 74,905.56 = 18,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,951.62/74,905.56 = 18,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,951.62x = 74,905.56 × 18,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,951.62x = 1,405,602,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,602,833.40/49,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.28

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