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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,644.88, 68,509.42 and 36,954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,644.88, 68,509.42 and 36,954.82 is: 50,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,644.88 : 68,509.42 = 36,954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,644.88/68,509.42 = 36,954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,644.88x = 68,509.42 × 36,954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,644.88x = 2,531,753,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,753,284.40/49,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,997.27

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