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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,974.62, 74,924.86 and 30,248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,974.62, 74,924.86 and 30,248.55 is: 45,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,974.62 : 74,924.86 = 30,248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,974.62/74,924.86 = 30,248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,974.62x = 74,924.86 × 30,248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,974.62x = 2,266,368,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,368,373.95/49,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,350.39

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