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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,672.14, 68,572.94 and 38,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,672.14, 68,572.94 and 38,316.14 is: 52,895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,672.14 : 68,572.94 = 38,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,672.14/68,572.94 = 38,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,672.14x = 68,572.94 × 38,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,672.14x = 2,627,450,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,450,091.95/49,672.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,895.85

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