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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,396.73, 68,169.14 and 30,272.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,396.73, 68,169.14 and 30,272.81 is: 41,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,396.73 : 68,169.14 = 30,272.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,396.73/68,169.14 = 30,272.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,396.73x = 68,169.14 × 30,272.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,396.73x = 2,063,671,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,671,423.08/49,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,777.49

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