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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,742.16, 68,598.92 and 38,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,742.16, 68,598.92 and 38,383.28 is: 52,934.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,742.16 : 68,598.92 = 38,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,742.16/68,598.92 = 38,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,742.16x = 68,598.92 × 38,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,742.16x = 2,633,051,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,051,554.06/49,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,934.00

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