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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,666.68, 68,494.56 and 36,951.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,666.68, 68,494.56 and 36,951.68 is: 50,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,666.68 : 68,494.56 = 36,951.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,666.68/68,494.56 = 36,951.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,666.68x = 68,494.56 × 36,951.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,666.68x = 2,530,989,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,989,062.86/49,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,959.50

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