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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,570.87, 68,434.46 and 38,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,570.87, 68,434.46 and 38,215.48 is: 52,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,570.87 : 68,434.46 = 38,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,570.87/68,434.46 = 38,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,570.87x = 68,434.46 × 38,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,570.87x = 2,615,255,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,255,737.44/49,570.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,757.91

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