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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,675.41, 68,506.63 and 36,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,675.41, 68,506.63 and 36,960.44 is: 50,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,675.41 : 68,506.63 = 36,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,675.41/68,506.63 = 36,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,675.41x = 68,506.63 × 36,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,675.41x = 2,532,034,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,034,752.78/49,675.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,971.59

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