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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,672.64, 68,573.63 and 38,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,672.64, 68,573.63 and 38,316.64 is: 52,896.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,672.64 : 68,573.63 = 38,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,672.64/68,573.63 = 38,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,672.64x = 68,573.63 × 38,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,672.64x = 2,627,510,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,510,902.62/49,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,896.55

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