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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,751.21, 68,539.91 and 34,617.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,751.21, 68,539.91 and 34,617.85 is: 47,691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,751.21 : 68,539.91 = 34,617.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,751.21/68,539.91 = 34,617.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,751.21x = 68,539.91 × 34,617.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,751.21x = 2,372,703,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,703,978.95/49,751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,691.38

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