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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,569.87, 68,433.08 and 38,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,569.87, 68,433.08 and 38,214.48 is: 52,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,569.87 : 68,433.08 = 38,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,569.87/68,433.08 = 38,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,569.87x = 68,433.08 × 38,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,569.87x = 2,615,134,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,134,375.93/49,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,756.53

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