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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,273, 68,028 and 34,160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,273, 68,028 and 34,160.20 is: 47,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,273 : 68,028 = 34,160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,273/68,028 = 34,160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,273x = 68,028 × 34,160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,273x = 2,323,850,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,850,085.60/49,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,162.75

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