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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,757.08, 68,669.62 and 37,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,757.08, 68,669.62 and 37,159.96 is: 51,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,757.08 : 68,669.62 = 37,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,757.08/68,669.62 = 37,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,757.08x = 68,669.62 × 37,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,757.08x = 2,551,760,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,760,332.42/49,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,284.37

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