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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,753.44, 68,638.80 and 32,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,753.44, 68,638.80 and 32,957.28 is: 45,467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,753.44 : 68,638.80 = 32,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,753.44/68,638.80 = 32,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,753.44x = 68,638.80 × 32,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,753.44x = 2,262,148,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,148,150.46/49,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,467.17

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