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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,341.38, 68,102.03 and 34,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,341.38, 68,102.03 and 34,049.39 is: 46,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,341.38 : 68,102.03 = 34,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,341.38/68,102.03 = 34,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,341.38x = 68,102.03 × 34,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,341.38x = 2,318,832,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,832,323.88/49,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.70

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