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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,710.47, 68,625.86 and 38,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,710.47, 68,625.86 and 38,354.45 is: 52,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,710.47 : 68,625.86 = 38,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,710.47/68,625.86 = 38,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,710.47x = 68,625.86 × 38,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,710.47x = 2,632,106,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,106,581.18/49,710.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,948.74

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