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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,514.91, 68,357.13 and 38,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,514.91, 68,357.13 and 38,242.75 is: 52,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,514.91 : 68,357.13 = 38,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,514.91/68,357.13 = 38,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,514.91x = 68,357.13 × 38,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,514.91x = 2,614,164,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,164,442.09/49,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,795.50

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