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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,885.44, 68,867.31 and 38,529.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,885.44, 68,867.31 and 38,529.45 is: 53,190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,885.44 : 68,867.31 = 38,529.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,885.44/68,867.31 = 38,529.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,885.44x = 68,867.31 × 38,529.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,885.44x = 2,653,419,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,419,577.28/49,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,190.26

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