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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,752.24, 68,671.80 and 33,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,752.24, 68,671.80 and 33,863.28 is: 46,740.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,752.24 : 68,671.80 = 33,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,752.24/68,671.80 = 33,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,752.24x = 68,671.80 × 33,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,752.24x = 2,325,452,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,452,391.50/49,752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,740.66

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