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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,098.48, 67,758.81 and 36,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,098.48, 67,758.81 and 36,977.58 is: 51,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,098.48 : 67,758.81 = 36,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,098.48/67,758.81 = 36,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,098.48x = 67,758.81 × 36,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,098.48x = 2,505,556,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,556,632.59/49,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,031.25

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