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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,868.16, 68,735.89 and 35,313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,868.16, 68,735.89 and 35,313.67 is: 48,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,868.16 : 68,735.89 = 35,313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,868.16/68,735.89 = 35,313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,868.16x = 68,735.89 × 35,313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,868.16x = 2,427,316,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,316,666.68/49,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,674.68

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