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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,610.37, 68,488.97 and 38,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,610.37, 68,488.97 and 38,254.98 is: 52,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,610.37 : 68,488.97 = 38,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,610.37/68,488.97 = 38,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,610.37x = 68,488.97 × 38,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,610.37x = 2,620,043,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,043,986.30/49,610.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,812.43

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