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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,363.11, 68,129.37 and 38,833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,363.11, 68,129.37 and 38,833.11 is: 53,596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,363.11 : 68,129.37 = 38,833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,363.11/68,129.37 = 38,833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,363.11x = 68,129.37 × 38,833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,363.11x = 2,645,675,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,675,319.44/49,363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,596.20

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