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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,638.65, 68,529.62 and 32,692.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,638.65, 68,529.62 and 32,692.14 is: 45,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,638.65 : 68,529.62 = 32,692.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,638.65/68,529.62 = 32,692.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,638.65x = 68,529.62 × 32,692.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,638.65x = 2,240,380,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,380,012.92/49,638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,133.79

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