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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,778.10, 68,707.89 and 32,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,778.10, 68,707.89 and 32,794.74 is: 45,266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,778.10 : 68,707.89 = 32,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,778.10/68,707.89 = 32,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,778.10x = 68,707.89 × 32,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,778.10x = 2,253,257,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,257,388.50/49,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,266.04

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