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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,721.34, 68,640.84 and 38,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,721.34, 68,640.84 and 38,365.32 is: 52,963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,721.34 : 68,640.84 = 38,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,721.34/68,640.84 = 38,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,721.34x = 68,640.84 × 38,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,721.34x = 2,633,427,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,427,791.67/49,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,963.73

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