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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,294.44, 68,006.07 and 36,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,294.44, 68,006.07 and 36,404.55 is: 50,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,294.44 : 68,006.07 = 36,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,294.44/68,006.07 = 36,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,294.44x = 68,006.07 × 36,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,294.44x = 2,475,730,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,730,375.62/49,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,223.32

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