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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,473.21, 68,254.11 and 36,583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,473.21, 68,254.11 and 36,583.41 is: 50,471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,473.21 : 68,254.11 = 36,583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,473.21/68,254.11 = 36,583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,473.21x = 68,254.11 × 36,583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,473.21x = 2,496,968,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,968,090.32/49,473.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,471.12

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