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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,304.61, 68,072.94 and 37,954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,304.61, 68,072.94 and 37,954.08 is: 52,401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,304.61 : 68,072.94 = 37,954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,304.61/68,072.94 = 37,954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,304.61x = 68,072.94 × 37,954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,304.61x = 2,583,645,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,645,810.60/49,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,401.71

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