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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,673.14, 68,574.32 and 38,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,673.14, 68,574.32 and 38,317.14 is: 52,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,673.14 : 68,574.32 = 38,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,673.14/68,574.32 = 38,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,673.14x = 68,574.32 × 38,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,673.14x = 2,627,571,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,571,819.84/49,673.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,897.24

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