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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,033.65, 67,700.97 and 38,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,033.65, 67,700.97 and 38,290.62 is: 52,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,033.65 : 67,700.97 = 38,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,033.65/67,700.97 = 38,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,033.65x = 67,700.97 × 38,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,033.65x = 2,592,312,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,312,115.90/49,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,868.02

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