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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,473.12, 68,275.13 and 35,148.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,473.12, 68,275.13 and 35,148.27 is: 48,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,473.12 : 68,275.13 = 35,148.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,473.12/68,275.13 = 35,148.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,473.12x = 68,275.13 × 35,148.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,473.12x = 2,399,752,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,752,527.78/49,473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,506.19

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