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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,893.61, 68,853.18 and 34,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,893.61, 68,853.18 and 34,005.81 is: 46,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,893.61 : 68,853.18 = 34,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,893.61/68,853.18 = 34,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,893.61x = 68,853.18 × 34,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,893.61x = 2,341,408,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,408,542.70/49,893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,928.02

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