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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,865.64, 68,873.94 and 36,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,865.64, 68,873.94 and 36,415.32 is: 50,296.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,865.64 : 68,873.94 = 36,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,865.64/68,873.94 = 36,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,865.64x = 68,873.94 × 36,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,865.64x = 2,508,066,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,066,564.76/49,865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,296.49

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