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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,859.59, 68,813.54 and 32,861.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,859.59, 68,813.54 and 32,861.07 is: 45,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,859.59 : 68,813.54 = 32,861.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,859.59/68,813.54 = 32,861.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,859.59x = 68,813.54 × 32,861.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,859.59x = 2,261,286,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,286,554.89/49,859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,353.09

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