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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,474.62, 68,277.20 and 35,149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,474.62, 68,277.20 and 35,149.77 is: 48,508.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,474.62 : 68,277.20 = 35,149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,474.62/68,277.20 = 35,149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,474.62x = 68,277.20 × 35,149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,474.62x = 2,399,927,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,927,700.50/49,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,508.26

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