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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,786.14, 68,658.72 and 36,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,786.14, 68,658.72 and 36,336.09 is: 50,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,786.14 : 68,658.72 = 36,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,786.14/68,658.72 = 36,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,786.14x = 68,658.72 × 36,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,786.14x = 2,494,789,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,789,429.20/49,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,110.12

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