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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,732.20, 68,590.98 and 35,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,732.20, 68,590.98 and 35,170.65 is: 48,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,732.20 : 68,590.98 = 35,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,732.20/68,590.98 = 35,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,732.20x = 68,590.98 × 35,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,732.20x = 2,412,389,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,389,350.74/49,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,507.59

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