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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,707.73, 68,622.06 and 38,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,707.73, 68,622.06 and 38,351.71 is: 52,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,707.73 : 68,622.06 = 38,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,707.73/68,622.06 = 38,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,707.73x = 68,622.06 × 38,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,707.73x = 2,631,773,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,773,344.72/49,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,944.95

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