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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,729.02, 68,715.99 and 35,557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,729.02, 68,715.99 and 35,557.26 is: 49,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,729.02 : 68,715.99 = 35,557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,729.02/68,715.99 = 35,557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,729.02x = 68,715.99 × 35,557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,729.02x = 2,443,352,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,352,322.59/49,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,133.33

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