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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,756.98, 68,592.09 and 37,799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,756.98, 68,592.09 and 37,799.56 is: 52,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,756.98 : 68,592.09 = 37,799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,756.98/68,592.09 = 37,799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,756.98x = 68,592.09 × 37,799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,756.98x = 2,592,750,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,750,821.48/49,756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,108.28

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