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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,744.32, 68,652.12 and 37,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,744.32, 68,652.12 and 37,147.20 is: 51,266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,744.32 : 68,652.12 = 37,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,744.32/68,652.12 = 37,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,744.32x = 68,652.12 × 37,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,744.32x = 2,550,234,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,234,032.06/49,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,266.84

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