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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,619.78, 68,435.68 and 32,641.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,619.78, 68,435.68 and 32,641.50 is: 45,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,619.78 : 68,435.68 = 32,641.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,619.78/68,435.68 = 32,641.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,619.78x = 68,435.68 × 32,641.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,619.78x = 2,233,843,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,843,248.72/49,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,019.21

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