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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,704.84, 68,618.09 and 38,348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,704.84, 68,618.09 and 38,348.82 is: 52,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,704.84 : 68,618.09 = 38,348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,704.84/68,618.09 = 38,348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,704.84x = 68,618.09 × 38,348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,704.84x = 2,631,422,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,422,878.03/49,704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,940.98

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