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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,347.83, 68,020.03 and 38,573.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,347.83, 68,020.03 and 38,573.67 is: 53,169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,347.83 : 68,020.03 = 38,573.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,347.83/68,020.03 = 38,573.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,347.83x = 68,020.03 × 38,573.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,347.83x = 2,623,782,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,782,002.80/49,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,169.14

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