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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,430.72, 68,222.45 and 36,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,430.72, 68,222.45 and 36,767.99 is: 50,745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,430.72 : 68,222.45 = 36,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,430.72/68,222.45 = 36,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,430.72x = 68,222.45 × 36,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,430.72x = 2,508,402,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,402,621.85/49,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,745.82

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