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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,746.57, 68,655.11 and 37,149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,746.57, 68,655.11 and 37,149.45 is: 51,269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,746.57 : 68,655.11 = 37,149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,746.57/68,655.11 = 37,149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,746.57x = 68,655.11 × 37,149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,746.57x = 2,550,499,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,499,390.44/49,746.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,269.85

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