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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,977.96, 74,966.91 and 13,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,977.96, 74,966.91 and 13,041.96 is: 19,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,977.96 : 74,966.91 = 13,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,977.96/74,966.91 = 13,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,977.96x = 74,966.91 × 13,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,977.96x = 977,715,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,715,441.54/49,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.93

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