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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,759.48, 68,595.54 and 37,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,759.48, 68,595.54 and 37,802.06 is: 52,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,759.48 : 68,595.54 = 37,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,759.48/68,595.54 = 37,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,759.48x = 68,595.54 × 37,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,759.48x = 2,593,052,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,052,718.81/49,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,111.73

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