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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,897.62, 68,828.13 and 33,989.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,897.62, 68,828.13 and 33,989.22 is: 46,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,897.62 : 68,828.13 = 33,989.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,897.62/68,828.13 = 33,989.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,897.62x = 68,828.13 × 33,989.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,897.62x = 2,339,414,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,414,452.76/49,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,884.29

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