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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,670.85, 68,571.17 and 38,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,670.85, 68,571.17 and 38,314.86 is: 52,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,670.85 : 68,571.17 = 38,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,670.85/68,571.17 = 38,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,670.85x = 68,571.17 × 38,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,670.85x = 2,627,294,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,294,778.59/49,670.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,894.10

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