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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,625.23, 68,490.98 and 36,240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,625.23, 68,490.98 and 36,240.79 is: 50,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,625.23 : 68,490.98 = 36,240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,625.23/68,490.98 = 36,240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,625.23x = 68,490.98 × 36,240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,625.23x = 2,482,167,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,167,006.55/49,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,018.25

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