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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,885.26, 68,867.05 and 38,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,885.26, 68,867.05 and 38,529.26 is: 53,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,885.26 : 68,867.05 = 38,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,885.26/68,867.05 = 38,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,885.26x = 68,867.05 × 38,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,885.26x = 2,653,396,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,396,474.88/49,885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,190.00

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