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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,354.32, 68,027.40 and 36,774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,354.32, 68,027.40 and 36,774.48 is: 50,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,354.32 : 68,027.40 = 36,774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,354.32/68,027.40 = 36,774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,354.32x = 68,027.40 × 36,774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,354.32x = 2,501,672,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,672,260.75/49,354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,688.01

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