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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,272.89, 67,976.46 and 36,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,272.89, 67,976.46 and 36,383.06 is: 50,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,272.89 : 67,976.46 = 36,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,272.89/67,976.46 = 36,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,272.89x = 67,976.46 × 36,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,272.89x = 2,473,191,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,191,282.89/49,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,193.76

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