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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,758.23, 68,593.81 and 37,800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,758.23, 68,593.81 and 37,800.81 is: 52,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,758.23 : 68,593.81 = 37,800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,758.23/68,593.81 = 37,800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,758.23x = 68,593.81 × 37,800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,758.23x = 2,592,901,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,901,578.99/49,758.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,110.00

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