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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,475.21, 68,256.87 and 36,585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,475.21, 68,256.87 and 36,585.41 is: 50,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,475.21 : 68,256.87 = 36,585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,475.21/68,256.87 = 36,585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,475.21x = 68,256.87 × 36,585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,475.21x = 2,497,205,574.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,497,205,574.27/49,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,473.88

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