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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,207.59, 67,938.53 and 37,856.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,207.59, 67,938.53 and 37,856.15 is: 52,266.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,207.59 : 67,938.53 = 37,856.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,207.59/67,938.53 = 37,856.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,207.59x = 67,938.53 × 37,856.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,207.59x = 2,571,890,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,890,653.49/49,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,266.14

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