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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,668.66, 68,497.35 and 36,953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,668.66, 68,497.35 and 36,953.69 is: 50,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,668.66 : 68,497.35 = 36,953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,668.66/68,497.35 = 36,953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,668.66x = 68,497.35 × 36,953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,668.66x = 2,531,229,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,229,356.66/49,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,962.30

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