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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.60, 68,570.83 and 38,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.60, 68,570.83 and 38,314.60 is: 52,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.60 : 68,570.83 = 38,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.60/68,570.83 = 38,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.60x = 68,570.83 × 38,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.60x = 2,627,263,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,263,923.12/49,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,893.74

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