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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,669.35, 68,569.10 and 38,313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,669.35, 68,569.10 and 38,313.35 is: 52,892.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,669.35 : 68,569.10 = 38,313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,669.35/68,569.10 = 38,313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,669.35x = 68,569.10 × 38,313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,669.35x = 2,627,112,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,112,003.12/49,669.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,892.01

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