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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,363.17, 68,071.42 and 37,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,363.17, 68,071.42 and 37,293.36 is: 51,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,363.17 : 68,071.42 = 37,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,363.17/68,071.42 = 37,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,363.17x = 68,071.42 × 37,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,363.17x = 2,538,611,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,611,971.77/49,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,427.25

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