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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,370.57, 68,103.68 and 30,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,370.57, 68,103.68 and 30,259.59 is: 41,741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,370.57 : 68,103.68 = 30,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,370.57/68,103.68 = 30,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,370.57x = 68,103.68 × 30,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,370.57x = 2,060,789,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,789,282.99/49,370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,741.25

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