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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,575.62, 68,441.02 and 38,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,575.62, 68,441.02 and 38,220.24 is: 52,764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,575.62 : 68,441.02 = 38,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,575.62/68,441.02 = 38,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,575.62x = 68,441.02 × 38,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,575.62x = 2,615,832,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,832,210.24/49,575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,764.49

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