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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,784.60, 68,716.98 and 32,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,784.60, 68,716.98 and 32,801.24 is: 45,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,784.60 : 68,716.98 = 32,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,784.60/68,716.98 = 32,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,784.60x = 68,716.98 × 32,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,784.60x = 2,254,002,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,002,153.06/49,784.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,275.09

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