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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,735.17, 68,660.01 and 38,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,735.17, 68,660.01 and 38,379.24 is: 52,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,735.17 : 68,660.01 = 38,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,735.17/68,660.01 = 38,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,735.17x = 68,660.01 × 38,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,735.17x = 2,635,119,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,119,002.19/49,735.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,983.01

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