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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,709.73, 68,624.82 and 38,353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,709.73, 68,624.82 and 38,353.71 is: 52,947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,709.73 : 68,624.82 = 38,353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,709.73/68,624.82 = 38,353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,709.73x = 68,624.82 × 38,353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,709.73x = 2,632,016,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,016,445.08/49,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,947.71

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