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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,716.94, 68,623.86 and 39,715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,716.94, 68,623.86 and 39,715.06 is: 54,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,716.94 : 68,623.86 = 39,715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,716.94/68,623.86 = 39,715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,716.94x = 68,623.86 × 39,715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,716.94x = 2,725,400,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,400,717.33/49,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,818.35

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