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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,901.08, 68,863.48 and 34,013.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,901.08, 68,863.48 and 34,013.29 is: 46,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,901.08 : 68,863.48 = 34,013.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,901.08/68,863.48 = 34,013.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,901.08x = 68,863.48 × 34,013.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,901.08x = 2,342,273,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,273,515.65/49,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,938.33

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