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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,261.70, 68,003.78 and 32,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,261.70, 68,003.78 and 32,266.64 is: 44,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,261.70 : 68,003.78 = 32,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,261.70/68,003.78 = 32,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,261.70x = 68,003.78 × 32,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,261.70x = 2,194,253,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,253,496.58/49,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,542.79

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