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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,884.44, 68,865.93 and 38,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,884.44, 68,865.93 and 38,528.45 is: 53,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,884.44 : 68,865.93 = 38,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,884.44/68,865.93 = 38,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,884.44x = 68,865.93 × 38,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,884.44x = 2,653,297,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,297,124.14/49,884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,188.87

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