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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,462.32, 68,220.70 and 34,354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,462.32, 68,220.70 and 34,354.96 is: 47,383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,462.32 : 68,220.70 = 34,354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,462.32/68,220.70 = 34,354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,462.32x = 68,220.70 × 34,354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,462.32x = 2,343,719,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,719,419.67/49,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,383.94

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