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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,755.98, 68,590.71 and 37,798.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,755.98, 68,590.71 and 37,798.56 is: 52,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,755.98 : 68,590.71 = 37,798.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,755.98/68,590.71 = 37,798.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,755.98x = 68,590.71 × 37,798.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,755.98x = 2,592,630,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,630,067.38/49,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,106.91

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