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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,316.66, 67,977.02 and 38,542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,316.66, 67,977.02 and 38,542.50 is: 53,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,316.66 : 67,977.02 = 38,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,316.66/67,977.02 = 38,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,316.66x = 67,977.02 × 38,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,316.66x = 2,620,004,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,004,100.64/49,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,126.15

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