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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,669.10, 68,568.75 and 38,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,669.10, 68,568.75 and 38,313.10 is: 52,891.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,669.10 : 68,568.75 = 38,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,669.10/68,568.75 = 38,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,669.10x = 68,568.75 × 38,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,669.10x = 2,627,081,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,081,569.09/49,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,891.67

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