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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,719.09, 68,637.74 and 38,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,719.09, 68,637.74 and 38,363.07 is: 52,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,719.09 : 68,637.74 = 38,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,719.09/68,637.74 = 38,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,719.09x = 68,637.74 × 38,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,719.09x = 2,633,154,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,154,232.45/49,719.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,960.63

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