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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,511.87, 68,335.85 and 38,735.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,511.87, 68,335.85 and 38,735.27 is: 53,462.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,511.87 : 68,335.85 = 38,735.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,511.87/68,335.85 = 38,735.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,511.87x = 68,335.85 × 38,735.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,511.87x = 2,647,007,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,007,406.75/49,511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,462.08

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