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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,571.87, 68,435.84 and 38,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,571.87, 68,435.84 and 38,216.48 is: 52,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,571.87 : 68,435.84 = 38,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,571.87/68,435.84 = 38,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,571.87x = 68,435.84 × 38,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,571.87x = 2,615,376,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,376,910.64/49,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,759.29

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