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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,706.73, 68,620.68 and 38,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,706.73, 68,620.68 and 38,350.71 is: 52,943.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,706.73 : 68,620.68 = 38,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,706.73/68,620.68 = 38,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,706.73x = 68,620.68 × 38,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,706.73x = 2,631,651,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,651,798.68/49,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,943.57

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