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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,985.40, 74,978.10 and 13,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,985.40, 74,978.10 and 13,049.40 is: 19,574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,985.40 : 74,978.10 = 13,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,985.40/74,978.10 = 13,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,985.40x = 74,978.10 × 13,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,985.40x = 978,419,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,419,218.14/49,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.10

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