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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,459.30, 68,216.60 and 34,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,459.30, 68,216.60 and 34,352 is: 47,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,459.30 : 68,216.60 = 34,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,459.30/68,216.60 = 34,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,459.30x = 68,216.60 × 34,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,459.30x = 2,343,376,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,376,643.20/49,459.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,379.90

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