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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,248, 73,912.32 and 34,486.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,248, 73,912.32 and 34,486.56 is: 51,758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,248 : 73,912.32 = 34,486.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,248/73,912.32 = 34,486.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,248x = 73,912.32 × 34,486.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,248x = 2,548,981,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,981,658.42/49,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,758.07

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