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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,221.18, 68,014.08 and 35,049.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,221.18, 68,014.08 and 35,049.42 is: 48,431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,221.18 : 68,014.08 = 35,049.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,221.18/68,014.08 = 35,049.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,221.18x = 68,014.08 × 35,049.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,221.18x = 2,383,854,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,854,055.83/49,221.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,431.47

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