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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,611.74, 68,415.98 and 37,675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,611.74, 68,415.98 and 37,675.58 is: 51,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,611.74 : 68,415.98 = 37,675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,611.74/68,415.98 = 37,675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,611.74x = 68,415.98 × 37,675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,611.74x = 2,577,611,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,611,727.77/49,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,955.68

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