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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,747.16, 68,639.58 and 36,325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,747.16, 68,639.58 and 36,325.64 is: 50,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,747.16 : 68,639.58 = 36,325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,747.16/68,639.58 = 36,325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,747.16x = 68,639.58 × 36,325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,747.16x = 2,493,376,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,376,672.83/49,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,120.99

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