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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,774, 68,691.36 and 33,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,774, 68,691.36 and 33,010.24 is: 45,556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,774 : 68,691.36 = 33,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,774/68,691.36 = 33,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,774x = 68,691.36 × 33,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,774x = 2,267,518,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267,518,279.53/49,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,556.28

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