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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,734.72, 68,547.36 and 36,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,734.72, 68,547.36 and 36,283.80 is: 50,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,734.72 : 68,547.36 = 36,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,734.72/68,547.36 = 36,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,734.72x = 68,547.36 × 36,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,734.72x = 2,487,158,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,158,700.77/49,734.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,008.50

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