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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,472.87, 68,274.78 and 35,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,472.87, 68,274.78 and 35,148.02 is: 48,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,472.87 : 68,274.78 = 35,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,472.87/68,274.78 = 35,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,472.87x = 68,274.78 × 35,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,472.87x = 2,399,723,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,723,332.94/49,472.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,505.84

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