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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,977.46, 74,966.16 and 13,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,977.46, 74,966.16 and 13,041.46 is: 19,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,977.46 : 74,966.16 = 13,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,977.46/74,966.16 = 13,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,977.46x = 74,966.16 × 13,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,977.46x = 977,668,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,668,176.99/49,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.18

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