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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,710.84, 68,626.38 and 38,354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,710.84, 68,626.38 and 38,354.82 is: 52,949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,710.84 : 68,626.38 = 38,354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,710.84/68,626.38 = 38,354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,710.84x = 68,626.38 × 38,354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,710.84x = 2,632,152,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,152,452.15/49,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,949.27

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