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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,884.21, 68,851.49 and 33,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,884.21, 68,851.49 and 33,975 is: 46,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,884.21 : 68,851.49 = 33,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,884.21/68,851.49 = 33,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,884.21x = 68,851.49 × 33,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,884.21x = 2,339,229,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,229,202.88/49,884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,893.18

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