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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,623.76, 68,462.76 and 32,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,623.76, 68,462.76 and 32,637.16 is: 45,027.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,623.76 : 68,462.76 = 32,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,623.76/68,462.76 = 32,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,623.76x = 68,462.76 × 32,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,623.76x = 2,234,430,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,430,052.16/49,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,027.42

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