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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,785.39, 68,657.69 and 36,335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,785.39, 68,657.69 and 36,335.34 is: 50,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,785.39 : 68,657.69 = 36,335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,785.39/68,657.69 = 36,335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,785.39x = 68,657.69 × 36,335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,785.39x = 2,494,700,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,700,328.09/49,785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,109.08

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