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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,858.44, 68,809.50 and 37,261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,858.44, 68,809.50 and 37,261.32 is: 51,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,858.44 : 68,809.50 = 37,261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,858.44/68,809.50 = 37,261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,858.44x = 68,809.50 × 37,261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,858.44x = 2,563,932,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,932,798.54/49,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,424.25

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