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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,709.72, 68,624.82 and 38,353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,709.72, 68,624.82 and 38,353.70 is: 52,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,709.72 : 68,624.82 = 38,353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,709.72/68,624.82 = 38,353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,709.72x = 68,624.82 × 38,353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,709.72x = 2,632,015,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,015,415.71/49,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,947.71

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