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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,772.43, 68,680.96 and 30,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,772.43, 68,680.96 and 30,649.14 is: 42,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,772.43 : 68,680.96 = 30,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,772.43/68,680.96 = 30,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,772.43x = 68,680.96 × 30,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,772.43x = 2,105,012,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,012,358.37/49,772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,292.74

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