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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,555.91, 74,263.96 and 38,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,555.91, 74,263.96 and 38,410.44 is: 57,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,555.91 : 74,263.96 = 38,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,555.91/74,263.96 = 38,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,555.91x = 74,263.96 × 38,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,555.91x = 2,852,511,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,511,283.72/49,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,561.48

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