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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,711.79, 68,510.99 and 46,555.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,711.79, 68,510.99 and 46,555.22 is: 64,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,711.79 : 68,510.99 = 46,555.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,711.79/68,510.99 = 46,555.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,711.79x = 68,510.99 × 46,555.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,711.79x = 3,189,544,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,544,211.87/49,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,160.72

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