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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,424.06, 68,180.73 and 35,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,424.06, 68,180.73 and 35,083.82 is: 48,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,424.06 : 68,180.73 = 35,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,424.06/68,180.73 = 35,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,424.06x = 68,180.73 × 35,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,424.06x = 2,392,040,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,040,458.79/49,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,398.30

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