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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,712.84, 68,629.14 and 38,356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,712.84, 68,629.14 and 38,356.82 is: 52,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,712.84 : 68,629.14 = 38,356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,712.84/68,629.14 = 38,356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,712.84x = 68,629.14 × 38,356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,712.84x = 2,632,395,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,395,569.73/49,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,952.03

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