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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,673.10, 68,574.27 and 38,317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,673.10, 68,574.27 and 38,317.11 is: 52,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,673.10 : 68,574.27 = 38,317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,673.10/68,574.27 = 38,317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,673.10x = 68,574.27 × 38,317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,673.10x = 2,627,567,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,567,846.76/49,673.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.20

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