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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,741.16, 68,597.54 and 38,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,741.16, 68,597.54 and 38,382.28 is: 52,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,741.16 : 68,597.54 = 38,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,741.16/68,597.54 = 38,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,741.16x = 68,597.54 × 38,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,741.16x = 2,632,929,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,929,987.59/49,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,932.62

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