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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,720.77, 68,579.73 and 32,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,720.77, 68,579.73 and 32,719.59 is: 45,130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,720.77 : 68,579.73 = 32,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,720.77/68,579.73 = 32,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,720.77x = 68,579.73 × 32,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,720.77x = 2,243,900,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,900,647.91/49,720.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,130.05

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