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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,820.76, 68,771.84 and 36,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,820.76, 68,771.84 and 36,497.82 is: 50,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,820.76 : 68,771.84 = 36,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,820.76/68,771.84 = 36,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,820.76x = 68,771.84 × 36,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,820.76x = 2,510,022,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,022,054.90/49,820.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,381.05

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