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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,515.39, 68,251.66 and 38,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,515.39, 68,251.66 and 38,741.68 is: 53,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,515.39 : 68,251.66 = 38,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,515.39/68,251.66 = 38,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,515.39x = 68,251.66 × 38,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,515.39x = 2,644,183,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,183,836.43/49,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,401.25

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