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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,582.44, 68,365.98 and 36,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,582.44, 68,365.98 and 36,985.32 is: 50,996.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,582.44 : 68,365.98 = 36,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,582.44/68,365.98 = 36,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,582.44x = 68,365.98 × 36,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,582.44x = 2,528,537,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,537,647.41/49,582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,996.64

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