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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,577.62, 68,443.77 and 38,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,577.62, 68,443.77 and 38,222.23 is: 52,767.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,577.62 : 68,443.77 = 38,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,577.62/68,443.77 = 38,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,577.62x = 68,443.77 × 38,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,577.62x = 2,616,073,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,073,519.01/49,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,767.23

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