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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,753.65, 68,607.42 and 38,424.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,753.65, 68,607.42 and 38,424.99 is: 52,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,753.65 : 68,607.42 = 38,424.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,753.65/68,607.42 = 38,424.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,753.65x = 68,607.42 × 38,424.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,753.65x = 2,636,239,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,239,427.43/49,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,985.85

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